Antigua and Barbuda : country environmental profile

These problems are exacerbated by the magnitude and rate of change affecting the country. Within the course of one generation, the economic and social underpinnings of Antigua and Barbuda have changed dramatically, transforming the country from a rural-based agricultural society to a tourism-dominated modern society. Section I of this environmental profile of Antigua-Barbuda provides background information on the general environmental setting and reviews historical, economic, and demographic features. Sections II-III discuss primary environmental issues in agriculture and forestry, freshwater and watersheds, biodiversity and wildlife, and the coastal and marine areas. Sections IV-VI focus on energy and industry, tourism, and pollution and environmental health. The related topics of land use, physical planning, and development control are examined in Section VII. Section VIII considers issues related to park planning and protected areas management, while Section IX focuses specifically on the management of historical and cultural resources. The final section provides an institutional framework for environmental management in Antigua-Barbuda.