In addition, water pollution, land degradation, destruction of wetlands and introduction of invasive species are all issues of growing concern for The Bahamas.

In 2026, the Bahamas is at the forefront of the climate justice movement, as it faces existential threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather. Since over 80% of the archipelago's land is within one meter of mean sea level, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion into freshwater "lenses" are critical issues. The country is also battling the ecological impact of invasive lionfish, which continue to decimate local reef fish populations. Marine pollution, particularly plastic waste from international shipping and tourism, remains a constant challenge for the island's pristine beaches. To combat these issues, the Bahamian government has expanded its Marine Protected Area network to cover 10% of its nearshore environment and is aggressively pursuing a target of 30% renewable energy by 2033 to reduce its own carbon footprint.