Comprehensive Economic Development Plan for Tobago: Clean, Green, Safe and Serene

Laws and Policies

CCLW

CCLW national policies

Law passed

The Plan sets out the strategies and development initiatives for Tobago for a period of four years. Proposals include the following: - Full devolution of national agencies such as the Environmental Management Authority and the Town and Country Planning Division to the THA - Establishment of electricity generation plant to produce ultra-high quality and reliable electricity from natural gas - Promote low carbon transport with a target of 6 in 10 vehicles powered by CNG - Constructadditional fuel and service stations with facilities for CNG fuelling and modification to existing stations to allow CNG fuelling and promotion of CNG powered vehicles - Conduct an island wide inventory of natural resources in Tobago - Conduct a disaster vulnerability assessment of public buildings, infrastructure, facilities and other physical components supporting economic activities in Tobago - Develop a Policy on Utilisation of Environmentally Friendly Energy Sources and Technology - Achieve recycling rate of 35% - Reduce solid waste by 50% - Develop an Integrated Physical Development Plan for Tobago - Develop physical development plans for South West and Middle Tobago.