Dominica
Dominica, the “Nature Island,” is a Caribbean gem with vibrant rainforests and abundant wildlife. The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund helps safeguard its natural treasures.
The Nature Island has the largest natural forests in the Eastern Caribbean. We help Dominica protect them, and its coast, through the Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund.
Photo: Scotts Head, Dominica
Dominica’s volcanic mountains are covered by the most extensive natural forests in the Eastern Caribbean, feeding rivers that run down to a rich and steep coastline.
The CBF helped establish the Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund in 2022 and signed a partnership agreement the same year. As of February 2025, our funding to Dominica totalled around US$227,000, combining pre finance support, the DNCTF partnership agreement and a grant from the CORE Gender Smart Facility.
These investments support national work on biodiversity, sustainable development and gender responsive environmental action.
Sources: CBF project portfolio; World Bank protected area data (2021).
Current and completed projects in Dominica.
UWI Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Saint Lucia National TrustDominica, the “Nature Island,” is a Caribbean gem with vibrant rainforests and abundant wildlife. The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund helps safeguard its natural treasures.
Dominica, aptly nicknamed the “Nature Island,” lives up to its name with a captivating tapestry of ecosystems. Influenced by its unique geography and volcanic history, Dominica boasts the most extensive natural forests in the Eastern Caribbean. This island paradise is a haven for a diverse assemblage of wildlife, making it a leader in biodiversity among the smaller Caribbean islands.
We invest in initiatives that ensure the long-term health and sustainability of Dominica's unique natural landscapes, both on land and at sea.
Collaboration is key. The CBF works alongside experienced Dominican organizations to leverage local expertise and empower communities to become stewards of their environment.
The CBF supports the expansion of Dominica's network of protected areas, creating safe havens for its remarkable biodiversity.
The CBF's support played a crucial role in establishing the DNCTF in 2022. This dedicated fund provides a sustainable financing mechanism for conservation initiatives in Dominica.
A formal partnership agreement was signed in 2022, solidifying the CBF and Dominica's commitment to working together on conservation efforts. This agreement signifies a long-term collaboration between the two parties, fostering ongoing dialogue and support for Dominica's conservation goals.
As of February 2025, total CBF funding to Dominica includes: USD 80,000 through the Pre-Finance Agreement USD 106,893 through the CBF–Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund (DNCTF) Partnership Agreement USD 40,000 from the CORE Gender Smart Facility These investments support national efforts in biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and gender-responsive environmental action.
