Saint Lucia National Climate Change Adaptation Policy 2003.

The National Climate Change Adaptation Policy aims to foster and guide a national process of addressing the short, medium and long term effects of climate change in a holistic and participatory manner in order to ensure that the quality of life of the people of St. Lucia, and sustainable development are not compromised. The Objectives of this policy are to: 1. Foster the development of processes, plans, strategies and approaches to: Avoid, minimise or adapt to the negative impacts of climate change on St. Lucia’s natural environment including ecosystems, species, genetic resources, ecological processes, lands and water. Avoid, minimise or respond to the negative impacts of Climate Change on economic activities. Reduce or avoid damage to human settlements and infrastructure caused by Climate Change. Avoid or minimise the negative impact of climate change on human health. Improve knowledge and understanding of climate change issues in order to obtain broad-based support for, and participation in climate change activities. Conduct systematic research and observation on Climate Change related factors in order to improve forecasting and to supply the neccessary planning and response measures.