Project Overview
Union Island Climate Change Adaptation: Enhancing Resilience of Communities and Globally Important Biodiversity through Pioneering Climate-Smart Tourism and Curbing Land-Based Stressors to Coastal Areas
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The project strengthened community resilience and biodiversity protection on Union Island through conservation, sustainable livelihood development, and climate-smart tourism. It supported recovery of the endangered Union Island Gecko, advanced designation of a new wildlife reserve, reduced land-based pressures on coastal areas, and developed regenerative tourism ventures including eco-tours and small-craft construction training.
Key Objectives
- Protect globally important biodiversity and strengthen management of Chatham Bay and surrounding landscapes
- Reduce land-based pollution, dumping, and other pressures on coastal ecosystems
- Develop regenerative tourism and sustainable community livelihood opportunities
- Strengthen community, government, and private-sector capacity for conservation and climate adaptation
Ecosystem Focus
Dry forests, coastal habitats, marine ecosystems, and the Chatham Bay Key Biodiversity Area on Union Island.
Communities Involved
This project was implemented in the following communities and project areas:
- Union Island
- Chatham Bay and surrounding communities
Implementing Organizations
Lead Organization:
Fauna & Flora International
Fauna & Flora International led biodiversity conservation, climate-risk assessment, tourism planning, livelihood development, reserve establishment, and capacity building on Union Island.
Project Partners
- Union Island Environmental Alliance (UIEA)
- Forestry Department, Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Website
https://www.fauna-flora.org/
Project Fact Sheet
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