Minister: Hon Clare Barber MHK
Chief Officer: Scott Gallacher
Political Members:
- Claire Christian MHK
- Tanya August-Hanson MLC
The Department works to protect and enhance the Island's natural assets within the core principles of environmental, economic and social sustainability; whilst optimising quality of life, international reputation, food production energy security and outdoor amenity.
DEFA works in partnership with all sectors of the Manx Community to protect and enhance the essentials of life – food, air, land and water and to minimise the impact of work activities and food borne and infectious disease on the people who live, work and visit our Island. It has policy responsibility for animal health and welfare, environmental protection, food, farming and fisheries.
Agriculture and Food Directorate
Forestry, Amenity and Lands Directorate
Environment Directorate
Regulation Directorate
Planning and Building Control Directorate
Climate Change
Regulatory Services Sponsored by the Department: