OUR VISION

A green, clean, healthy BVI that demonstrates a viable balance between the conservation of natural resources and development.

OUR MISSION

To demonstrate, facilitate and catalyze environmentally friendly systems through practical projects, education and innovation, with focus on waste, energy and water.

British Virgin Islands

Environmental Not-for-Profit since 2009

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5 hours ago
Green VI

🌸 April! It’s a Blooming New Month and time for a new Trivia theme, so let's dive into the impact of marine litter on our ecosystems.

🏖️ Plastic waste found on Caribbean beaches far exceeds global averages and 320,000 tons of it remain uncollected each year! (worldbank.com)

🌊 Happily, the company in our Trivia answer is a good example if how innovation is helping. They've installed 860 units across 53 countries, capturing nearly 8,000 pounds of marine debris each day - 60% of it microplastics.

🚮 Let's all pitch in to protect our marine life and seascapes by putting a stop to littering in any and every way we can! 🐠🐟🐡

🤔 Know the answer to today’s Trivia? Drop your guess in the comments and please share any ideas you have for tackling marine litter in the BVI.

#TriviaTuesdays
#MarineLitter
#PlasticPollution
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🌸 April! It’s a Blooming New Month and time for a new Trivia theme, so lets dive into the impact of marine litter on our ecosystems.  

🏖️ Plastic waste found on Caribbean beaches far exceeds global averages and 320,000 tons of it remain uncollected each year! (worldbank.com)

🌊 Happily, the company in our Trivia answer is a good example if how innovation is helping. Theyve installed 860 units across 53 countries, capturing nearly 8,000 pounds of marine debris each day - 60% of it microplastics. 

🚮 Lets all pitch in to protect our marine life and seascapes by putting a stop to littering in any and every way we can! 🐠🐟🐡

🤔 Know the answer to today’s Trivia? Drop your guess in the comments and please share any ideas you have for tackling marine litter in the BVI. 

#TriviaTuesdays  
#MarineLitter  
#PlasticPollution
4 days ago
Green VI

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

🌊 At Loblolly Bay Beach on Anegada last weekend, Beyond the Reef collected over 400 lbs of waste from the shoreline and surrounding reef, helping yet again to protect vital marine habitats and preserve our natural beauty.

🚮 Adding to BTF's haul and moving the shared mission forward, 32 dedicated volunteers, including students, the Anegada Lions Club, and the Sister Islands Programme, gathered 8 bags of recyclables and rubbish from the area.

💚 With so many passionate community partners working together, a greener, cleaner, and healthier BVI feels more attainable than ev#BeyondTheReefe#greenvie#cleanupeanUp
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Angelina Evans Beyond The Reef Anegada Lions Club Branch Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley @followers 💚💚

5 days ago
Green VI

💡Do you like to learn new things and expand your knowledge of things affecting the Virgin Islands? 🇻🇬

👋🏿Join us this coming Sunday, March 30th at VG Valley Eco Park for an exploration of the findings of Jennifer Kneale in her study of beaches of Virgin Gorda. 🌊

Contact 346-4040 if you need more information. Otherwise just show up on Sunday at 3:00pm.

We hope to see you at this FREE and informative afternoon talk. 😁
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💡Do you like to learn new things and expand your knowledge of things affecting the Virgin Islands? 🇻🇬

👋🏿Join us this coming Sunday, March 30th at VG Valley Eco Park for an exploration of the findings of Jennifer Kneale in her study of beaches of Virgin Gorda. 🌊

Contact 346-4040 if you need more information. Otherwise just show up on Sunday at 3:00pm. 

We hope to see you at this FREE and informative afternoon talk. 😁
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FEATURED PROGRAMMES

We Recycle

The WE RECYCLE Programme is a collaboration between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Green VI to determine the best recycling system for the BVI to protect the health of our people, create jobs, provide materials for local entrepreneurs to make products and demonstrate best waste management practices with waste REDUCTION being paramount.  



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Green Certification

Green Certification incentivizes, guides and educates businesses in best green operation practices and provides Bronze, Silver, Gold and Leader Accreditations. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the programme provides critical financial support to environmental betterment through its Green Fund, and will guide the “greening” of the BVI Public Service’s Strategic Policy.

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BugOut

This Virgin Gorda community-driven initiative reduces the breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Outreach education, clean ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data driven vector control operations. Partnering with the Government, we’re expanding mosquito education throughout the BVI.

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SMART Schools

The RESEMBID funded BVI SMART Schools Project, is a collaboration between the Department of Disaster Management, the Ministry of Education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Centre for Applied Marine Studies, the BVI Red Cross and Green VI, to make schools in the British Virgin Islands more resilient, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly. 



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Renewable Energy

Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions. 

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WE RECYCLE

The WE RECYCLE Programme is a collaboration between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Green VI to determine the best recycling system for the BVI to protect the health of our people, create jobs, provide materials for local entrepreneurs to make products and demonstrate best waste management practices with waste REDUCTION being paramount.

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GREEN CERTIFICATION

Green Certification incentivizes, guides and educates businesses in best green operation practices and provides Bronze, Silver, Gold and Leader Accreditations. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the programme provides critical financial support to environmental betterment through its Green Fund, and will guide the “greening” of the BVI Public Service’s Strategic Policy.

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BUGOUT

 

 

This Virgin Gorda community-driven initiative reduces the breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Outreach education, clean ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data driven vector control operations. Partnering with the BVI Government, we are expanding mosquito education programmes throughout the BVI.

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SMART Schools

The RESEMBID funded BVI SMART Schools Project, is a collaboration between the Department of Disaster Management, the Ministry of Education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Centre for Applied Marine Studies, the BVI Red Cross and Green VI, to make schools in the British Virgin Islands more resilient, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly.



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RENEWABLE ENERGY

Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions.

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OUR THEMES 

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SECTOR

WASTE

REGION

BVI

OUR GOALS

A zero waste society based on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Upcycle concepts that help create jobs and new business opportunities.  We’ve achieved this when:

  • Open burning and landfill are things of the past
  • We use 100% of our glass and organic waste for on-island applications
  • We upcycle “waste” to make local products
  • We make informed consumer decisions about the products we use, where we get them and how we manage them

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INNOVATION

REGION

BVI

OUR GOALS

A society of community-minded individuals who value tradition and our natural resources and use innovation to improve the quality of life for all. We’ve achieved this when:

  • Our economy is resilient in the face of natural disasters
  • We have the means and skills to grow our own food
  • BVI businesses offer high quality and diversified products and services, ensuring local and international competitiveness
  • Local businesses are strong, and provide both social and environmental benefits to the community 
  • Our population is not dependent on imports to meet basic needs
  • We use innovation and technology to meet our needs 

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EDUCATION

REGION

TORTOLA, VIRGIN GORDA

OUR GOALS

Individuals are critical thinkers, have knowledge of local culture and the environment, and function at their highest potential - both locally and globally. We’ve achieved this when:

  • We use innovation to solve complex issues
  • We’re able to secure, and excel in, local and international employment 
  • We show others how to meet their needs

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ENERGY

REGION

VIRGIN GORDA & TORTOLA

OUR GOALS

We use the sun, wind and water we are blessed with to generate clean, affordable, renewable and resilient energy.We’ve achieved this when:

  • 30% of energy needs are provided from renewable sources by 2023.
  •  Solar water heaters are mandatory
  • Our dependence on expensive, polluting, imported fossil fuels is reduced to a minimum
  • Energy demand decreases as our buildings are efficiently designed and we practice energy conservation

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WATER

REGION

VIRGIN GORDA & TORTOLA

OUR GOALS

Our drinking water supply is storm resilient, reliable and clean. Our marine environment is clean, with fisheries, coral reefs and sustainable tourism thriving. 

We’ve achieved this when:

  • We have excellent management of our water generation and sewage systems 
  • Toxic pollutants no longer enter our water 
  • Coral reefs regenerate and fish populations increase 
  • We enjoy a high quality of life and harmoniously enjoy the natural beauty of our islands. 

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