OUR VISION
A green, clean, healthy BVI that demonstrates a viable balance between the conservation of natural resources & development.
OUR MISSION
To demonstrate, facilitate and catalyse resilient, environmentally friendly systems through practical projects, education and innovation, with focus on waste, energy, food and water.
British Virgin Islands
Environmental Not-for-Profit since 2009
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☀️ It’s not all sunshine and rainbows… oh wait, it is! 🌈
🌿 Here’s a snippet of what camps across the Virgin Islands have been experiencing during their field trips to the Green VI EcoPark. From exploring our gardens to seeing how recycling works, every visit is packed with hands-on learning, discovery and fun.
♻️ There’s no better classroom than the great outdoors. Together, we’re helping the next generation build a deeper appreciation for the environment and the role they can play in protecting the Virgin Islands.
📚 Interested in bringing your school, camp, or youth group to the EcoPark? We’d love to welcome you! Reach out to learn more about scheduling a visit.
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☀️ It’s not all sunshine and rainbows… oh wait, it is! 🌈
🌿 Here’s a snippet of what camps across the Virgin Islands have been experiencing during their field trips to the Green VI EcoPark. From exploring our gardens to seeing how recycling works, every visit is packed with hands-on learning, discovery and fun.
♻️ There’s no better classroom than the great outdoors. Together, we’re helping the next generation build a deeper appreciation for the environment and the role they can play in protecting the Virgin Islands.
📚 Interested in bringing your school, camp, or youth group to the EcoPark? We’d love to welcome you! Reach out to learn more about scheduling a visit.
#GreenVI #BVIPlasticFree #SummerCamp #Sustainability
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FEATURED PROGRAMMES
We Recycle
The extensive foundation of establishing cross-sector partnerships, building infrastructure, launching education programmes, and embedding rigorous monitoring and evaluation tools is well-established. As long-term funding mechanisms continue to be implemented to secure its future, the system remains critical in diverting materials from our dumpsites. Use the map to locate your nearest drop-off point and learn exactly how to recycle glass, aluminium cans, and plastics across the Territory today.
Green Certification
Sustainable development requires a shared standard across the entire economy. The Green Certification initiative provides businesses with the education, practical tools, and operational systems needed to implement green practices, recognizing achievements through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Leader Accreditations. This programme, developed alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources, channels essential resources into environmental betterment via its dedicated Green Fund. The data and operational models derived from this framework provide the technical guidance needed to support the future Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan.
BugOut
Initiated in 2017 on Virgin Gorda, this internationally recognised community-driven programme has successfully suppressed the invasive, disease-causing Aedes aegypti mosquito in key resorts. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes cause diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Innovation, education, clean-ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data-driven integrated vector control operations. We continue to partner with the Government to expand mosquito awareness and community action throughout the BVI.
Green Schools
Through the collaborative SMART Schools project, Green VI has successfully integrated environmental sustainability frameworks into the BVI public school system. With 13 of 15 schools now SMART Certified, we continue to scale this educational impact through our dedicated Green Schools programme. This initiative fosters resilience and environmental awareness in every student by deploying practical, hands-on systems – including recycling stations, school gardens, mosquito control protocols, clean drinking water systems, and energy efficiency audits and retrofits – as well as curriculum-aligned activities and lessons.
PROMAR
PROMAR is a Caribbean-wide campaign to prevent marine litter through innovation, community engagement, and policy change – locally implemented by Green VI.
WE RECYCLE
The extensive foundation of establishing cross-sector partnerships, building infrastructure, launching education programmes, and embedding rigorous monitoring and evaluation tools is well-established. As long-term funding mechanisms continue to be implemented to secure its future, the system remains critical in diverting materials from our dumpsites. Use the map to locate your nearest drop-off point and learn exactly how to recycle glass, aluminium cans, and plastics across the Territory today.
GREEN CERTIFICATION
Sustainable development requires a shared standard across the entire economy. The Green Certification initiative provides businesses with the education, practical tools, and operational systems needed to implement green practices, recognizing achievements through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Leader Accreditations. This programme, developed alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources, channels essential resources into environmental betterment via its dedicated Green Fund. The data and operational models derived from this framework provide the technical guidance needed to support the future Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan.
BUGOUT
Initiated in 2017 on Virgin Gorda, this internationally recognised community-driven programme has successfully suppressed the invasive, disease-causing Aedes aegypti mosquito in key resorts. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes cause diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Innovation, education, clean-ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data-driven integrated vector control operations. We continue to partner with the Government to expand mosquito awareness and community action throughout the BVI.
Green Schools
Through the collaborative SMART Schools project, Green VI has successfully integrated environmental sustainability frameworks into the BVI public school system. With 13 of 15 schools now SMART Certified, we continue to scale this educational impact through our dedicated Green Schools programme. This initiative fosters resilience and environmental awareness in every student by deploying practical, hands-on systems – including recycling stations, school gardens, mosquito control protocols, clean drinking water systems, and energy efficiency audits and retrofits – as well as curriculum-aligned activities and lessons.
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
SECTOR
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
SECTOR
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
SECTOR
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
SECTOR
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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