Gilbert House has reported that members of the Legislative Assembly will be holding a public meeting on Monday 6th November, 16.30 Goose Green Social Club, this will be an open session.
Full article MLA Barkman said the bill seeks to create a new statutory trust that is able to manage and receive payments for offsetting negative environmental impacts arising from any activities MLA Leona Roberts praised the introduction of the law, and called for the Falkland Islands Government to “kickstart” the trust by making a contribution
The Falkland Islands Government this week published the legal framework to establish the Falkland Islands Environment Trust: a mechanism designed to collect funds and award grants to support persons engaged in “conservation, management, and enhancement of the environment.”
The publication of the ordinance in the Falkland Islands Gazette this week comes after Legislative Assembly gave final approval to the bill on 25 February. Speaking at the Assembly MLA Teslyn Barkman said the Environment Trust arose primarily out of a statutory requirement fo