The overall objective of CEHI's involvement in this area is to contribute to sustainable development by assisting Small, Medium Sized and Micro-Enterprises adopt cleaner production technology and processes so as to better preserve the environment and reduce pollution while remaining economically competitive and viable.

This is being undertaken by CEHI in partnership with regional agencies such as the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC), the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and CARICOM. At the national level, national small enterprise development units (SEDUs), and manufacturers associations are also involved.

The immediate objectives of the project have been identified as:

• Building capacity at the regional and national level in the Caribbean to adopt eco-efficiency and cleaner production technologies, processes and practices;
• Sensitizing stakeholders about cleaner production and eco-efficiency;
• Conducting a baseline study on cleaner production in the Caribbean for the further development of a cleaner production programme;
• Establishing a cleaner production database and clearinghouse