Campaign Update: In July 2021, the licenses issued to the company for oil exploration expired, effectively halting the project for now.⁠⁠ The Bahamian Minister of the Environment publicly declared that the government would not consider a renewal application from the oil company, noting that it still owed millions in outstanding fees to the government.⁠⁠ Thank you to the more than 15,000 supporters who joined Bahamian activists and organizations in this fight and helped make this moment possible.

The Bahamas is an ocean nation, with remarkable marine resources and wildlife that have supported local industry and brought visitors from around the world.

But a new oil drilling project could change that. And it’s starting in a matter of months. Just one accident, one spill, can devastate marine systems in the region and the foundation of the economy, employment, food sources, recreation, culture, and the Bahamian way of life.

Local fishermen, tourism operators, and environmental leaders oppose the plan. Not only could a spill wreck marine habitats and the Bahamian economy, but it could also reach the United States, wreaking havoc on shorelines in both countries and tying The Bahamas up in a costly cleanup. 

An incredible group of young Bahamian leaders have called on their Prime Minister to stop this risky exploration project, and they need the support of the international community to help amplify their efforts. Join them and add your name to the petition urging Prime Minister Minnis to stop oil drilling in The Bahamas.

For additional information, check out the Our Islands Our Future campaign led by our partners B.R.E.E.F. and Waterkeepers Bahamas.