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Project Overview

Increasing the Climate Change Resilience and Public Awareness of the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area (PSEPA) and Pigeon Island National Landmark (PINL) Ecosystems

Saint Lucia

DurationJanuary 2020 – January 2023
Total Project BudgetUSD 1,079,345.00
EbA Facility GrantUSD 893,055.00
Co-financingUSD 186,290.00
This project strengthened the climate resilience of coastal ecosystems within the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area and Pigeon Island National Landmark through improved ecosystem management, habitat restoration, and coastal stabilization. Participatory mangrove, coral reef, and seagrass assessments informed rehabilitation plans, regulatory recommendations, public awareness activities, and hybrid green-grey infrastructure interventions.

Key Objectives

  • Assess and rehabilitate mangrove, coral reef, and seagrass ecosystems within PSEPA and PINL
  • Improve coastal stabilization and reduce ecosystem degradation
  • Strengthen public awareness, stakeholder participation, and community capacity
  • Develop rehabilitation plans and evidence-based recommendations for sustainable resource use

Ecosystem Focus

Mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass beds, beaches, and other coastal ecosystems within PSEPA and PINL.

Communities Involved

This project was implemented in the following communities and project areas:
  • Communities adjacent to the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area
  • Communities adjacent to Pigeon Island National Landmark

Implementing Organizations

Lead Organization: Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT)

The Saint Lucia National Trust led ecosystem assessments, restoration planning, mangrove rehabilitation, public education, and stakeholder engagement for the PSEPA and PINL project areas.

Project Partners

  • Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development and Urban Renewal
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development
  • Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training
  • Local government authorities and civil society organizations adjacent to PSEPA and PINL

Website

https://slunatrust.org/

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