The Trust Programs Committee’s roles and responsibilities are assigned through the Islands Trust Council policy.

The Trust Programs Committee is responsible for:

• Resource Management
  Promoting sustainability in the use of natural resources of the Trust Area
• Land Conservation
  Promoting protection and preservation of ecosystems throughout the Trust Area
• Water Management
  Promoting protection and preservation of groundwater and surface water supply and quality
• Marine Environment
  Promoting protection and preservation of coastal, and deep water marine ecosystems
• Sustainable Communities
  Promoting livable communities with sustainable and viable local economies with housing that accommodates socio-economic diversity with regard for the carrying capacity of supporting island environments
• Conservation Strategy
  Developing strategies beyond regulatory tools to achieve the Islands Trust’s object
• Public Awareness and Education
  Promoting enhanced public awareness of environmental, economic and social sustainability in island communities and opportunities for their improvement