Project Overview
Expansion and Replication of Successful Models of Community-based Coral Restoration in Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
This project expanded two existing community-based coral restoration programmes and established three new coral nurseries and restoration sites. It strengthened coral diversity and reef resilience through human-assisted restoration, connected practitioners across Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and developed private-sector partnerships and sustainable financing approaches to support restoration beyond the project period.
Key Objectives
- Expand existing community-based coral restoration programmes
- Establish new coral nurseries and reef-restoration sites
- Strengthen technical capacity and collaboration among restoration practitioners
- Develop private-sector partnerships and sustainable financing for long-term restoration
Ecosystem Focus
Coral reefs, marine protected areas, and associated coastal ecosystems in Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Communities Involved
This project was implemented in the following communities and project areas:
- Soufriere and the Soufriere Marine Management Area, Saint Lucia
- Richmond Vale, St. Vincent
- Mayreau
- Union Island
- Petit St. Vincent
Implementing Organizations
Lead Organization:
The Centre for Livelihoods, Ecosystems, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean Ltd. (CLEAR Caribbean)
CLEAR Caribbean coordinated the regional expansion of community-based coral restoration, practitioner exchange, community participation, and sustainable financing initiatives.
Project Partners
- Coral-restoration practitioners in Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Soufriere Marine Management Association
- Community organizations and private-sector partners at the restoration sites
Website
https://www.clearcaribbean.org/