This is the first State of the Environment Report for Saint Lucia. This was an effort of the Sustainable Development and Environment Section of the Ministry of Physical Development, Environment and Housing. The report was developed in consultation with public and private sector agencies, as well as non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and community based organization (CBOs). The report speaks to 3 Key Systems namely: Marine and Coastal Systems, Forest Systems and Fresh Water Systems and 5 Key issuesLand Use Management, Waste Management, Chemical Use, Climate Change and Air and Noise Pollution.