Antigua and Barbuda: environment

What are Antigua and Barbuda's climate change targets?

Antigua and Barbuda's revised nationally determined contribution, submitted in September 2021, aims for 86% of electricity to come from local renewable sources by 2030 and for all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, according to the UNDP Climate Promise summary for Antigua and Barbuda. It also covers waste and land use. UNDP notes that most targets depend on outside support.

On adaptation, the country commits to measuring and reporting adaptation actions and to reviewing its National Adaptation Plan every five years. Its areas include water, food security, housing and energy. The Department of Environment publishes the adaptation plan and its sectoral plans, as well as environmental impact assessments. A conditional target is one the country commits to only if finance or technical help is provided.

Official sources: UNDP Climate Promise: Antigua and Barbuda · Department of Environment

What are Antigua and Barbuda's CO2 emissions per person?

According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, carbon dioxide emissions per person in Antigua and Barbuda was 3.8 tonnes in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 2.3 tonnes, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 6th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 67th of 186.

What are Antigua and Barbuda's emissions?

According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, total greenhouse gas emissions in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: 19.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Antigua and Barbuda is 29th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 175th of 186.

How much of Antigua and Barbuda's energy is renewable?

In 2022, the renewable share of final energy use in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.9%, according to the IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 7.2%, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 10th highest of 10. World rank, highest first: 52nd of 53.

How much of Antigua and Barbuda is forest?

In 2024, forest area as a share of land in Antigua and Barbuda was 17.9%, according to the FAO. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 50.6%, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 28th highest of 32. Of 190 countries with 2024 data, 125th highest.

What is PM2.5 air pollution in Antigua and Barbuda?

In 2023, average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Antigua and Barbuda was 8.4 micrograms per cubic metre, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. Since 2005 it has ranged from 7.4 micrograms per cubic metre (2014) to 10.3 micrograms per cubic metre (2010). Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 15.7 micrograms per cubic metre, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 32nd highest of 33. Of 192 countries with 2023 data, 166th highest.

How much of Antigua and Barbuda's land is protected?

16.5%: that is the share of land in protected areas in Antigua and Barbuda for 2025, according to the UN Environment Programme. Its high point since 2013 was 2020, at 21.0%; its low point was 2013, at 10.0%. It is 22nd highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 20.1%. Of 192 countries with 2025 data, 104th highest.

How much of Antigua and Barbuda's fresh water is used?

In 2022, water stress in Antigua and Barbuda was 8.5%, according to the FAO. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 7.7%, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 15th highest of 32. World rank, highest first: 94th of 175.