ANTIGUA CONSERVATION SOCIETY

The ACS is a non-profit marine conservation organization registered under the 1995 Companies Act of Antigua and Barbuda. Our goal is to see the coastal and marine ecosystems of our islands protected for current and future generations. Our actions are focused on information sharing and activism, and we are willing to take direct action when necessary to stop immediate threats to our marine environment.

A little more about our strategy:
 
We believe a lack of knowledge and understanding of key environmental issues, and choices that can make a real difference is a leading cause of coastal and marine mismanagement in Antigua and Barbuda. The ACS conducts public information campaigns to raise awareness of critical marine conservation issues on our island. Solutions to problems, and positive development models/practices are highlighted.

We believe a weak connection between environmental integrity and economic development contributes to the low priority accorded to environmental management in national governance. In a “developing country” economy, environmental issues will always be given low priority unless this gap is addressed.
 
Marine conservation issues must be framed in terms of the importance of environmental integrity to Antigua and Barbuda’s economic development, tourism potential, quality of life, and health and well being of our wider community. Good environmental practices must be seen as profitable and common-sense for individuals, business, and government. A high standard of environmental quality must be seen as an integral part of a prosperous society. The ACS will lobby the government, private sector, and other key stakeholders to bring attention to the economic value of marine conservation, and the importance of good environmental practices to the development agenda.
 
Support is what we need the most so ‘like’ the facebook page and join us all in fighting to conserve our beautiful environment for generations to come.