This report presents a Marine Protected Area (MPA) gap analysis for eight Caribbean countries\u2014Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago\u2014led by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) to strengthen regional marine conservation efforts. It highlights progress to date, identifies priority gaps, and outlines practical pathways to build a more connected, effective, and sustainably financed MPA network in support of the global 30\u00d730 target. Key findings emphasize the need to improve MPA functionality, expand protection to critical habitats, mobilize an estimated US$642 million annually in sustainable financing, strengthen legal and institutional frameworks, enhance data and monitoring systems, and empower inclusive co-management with local communities. While the Dominican Republic has already achieved 30% marine protection, only 11.4% of the combined EEZs across all eight countries are currently protected, underscoring both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity to secure the Caribbean\u2019s marine biodiversity, climate resilience, and blue economy for future generations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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