The Bahamas National Trust

© The Bahamas Nationla Trust
Genre : Resource center
Status : Non-governmental organisation
Principal country concerned : Column : History/society, Heritage
P. O. Box N-4105 The Retreat Village Road
Nassau
Bahamas
Tel. : (242) 393-1317 | (242) 393-4978
http://www.bnt.bs/_m1702/Home
Contact by email


The Bahamas National Trust was created by an Act of Parliament in 1959 to build and manage the national park system of the Bahamas. Possibly the only non-governmental organization in the world charged with such a responsibility. 

Vision

A comprehensive system of national parks and protected areas with every Bahamian embracing environmental stewardship. 

Mission

To conserve and protect the natural resources of The Bahamas, through stewardship and education for present and future generations. 

Core Values


Passion for the environment and the conservation of Bahamian natural resources

Education of Bahamians and visitors as a key to long-term conservation success

Commitment to using best practices in protected area management

Respect for others as demonstrated through team work and partnerships

Integrity, transparency and accountability

Quality, consistent and dependable service to our constituents.

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

With the support of