• The peoples and governments of the Eastern Caribbean States came together to develop these principles, which would be their guide for undertaking management of their environment, individually and collectively.

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• Community and interest groups, government agencies and the private sector, are encouraged to undertake actions which will assist in the implementation of these principles.

The Commitment

• The governments of the Eastern Caribbean countries which form the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, have recognized that environmentally sustainable development is essential for the creation of jobs, a stable society, a healthy economy and the natural systems on which this depends.
• The people and governments of the OECS region believe that everyone is entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.
• The governments have adopted these principles and expressed their commitment to provide the resources required for their implement