Protect the Environment

The Environment and Marine Group of the DoE has three divisions which continually work towards protecting the environment. These divisions are:-

Environmental Policy Division (EPD), which is responsible for formulating and developing environmental policy and legislation in Northern Ireland. For more information about EPD go to Environmental Policy Division About Us, or see topics listed under Protect the Environment

Marine Division which advises on environmental policy and strategy and appropriate development within the Marine Environment

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency, which takes the lead in advising on and implementing the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland.

The Strategic Objective for the Environment and Marine Group is:

“To create prosperity and well-being through environment and heritage excellence.”