By Nathaniel Lewis

In wake of pressing environmental challenges facing The Bahamas, an organization by the name of reEarth has released an Action Plan, with the aim of raising awareness and "tackle critical environmental challenges in The Bahamas." In a blog post on TheBahamas weekly.com, Sam Duncombe of reearth described the document as "a first-of-its-kind in The Bahamas," and noted that "reEarth hopes that this document will act as the foundation to continued learning and leadership in the realm of environmental protection going forward.

"A Living Future represents an analysis of critical environmental challenges facing The Bahamas. It attempts to present practical solutions that can be achieved if there is the political will and leadership. Energy, water, food, transparency, declining ocean health, unsustainable resource management, all threaten the security of the present, and endanger future generations. The agenda relies on reports and studies conducted on energy, fishing, climate change, and water resources with contributions from The Nature Conservancy, The Bahamas Humane Society and from citizens" he said.

Duncombe continued, "'A Living Future,' was compiled to highlight the environment on which we all depend. It is intended to look at the environment in a comprehensive and integral part of how we develop – to engage politicians and the citizenry in a dynamic evolving discussion that recognizes the fundamental value of our natural assets and acts to police and protect them as the precious resources they are."

Duncombe noted that it is up to government to enact and enforce laws regarding the environment but appealed to the Bahamian public to be sensitive about environmental matters saying "it also depends heavily on the Bahamian citizen to demand the protection and support government decisions for the protection of the environment."