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The Caribbean’s natural capital and people are under these growing threats from climate change and unsustainable development impacting the region:
Hurricanes and storms are becoming more frequent and severe, causing devastating damage to coastal communities and infrastructure.
As sea levels rise, coastal areas face increased flooding and erosion, threatening homes, businesses, and vital ecosystems.
The ocean’s chemistry is changing, harming marine life like coral reefs, which are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.
Pollution from waste and unsustainable fishing practices damage delicate marine ecosystems and threaten food security.
A key approach to address these threats is to implement Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) actions, which build resilience and reduce vulnerability of people and economies to climate change. EbA, as a part of a broader climate change adaptation strategy, has proven to provide resilient and cost effective means of alleviating climate change impacts by integrating the sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services with human well-being and sustainable livelihoods.
Summarizing this the program helps communities build resilience and reduce their vulnerability by:
The program funders recognizes the urgency of climate action and is committed to supporting innovative solutions. The program has received significant financial backing over the years, demonstrating this dedication.
Here’s a breakdown of our funding:
Total Funding: €55 million
The EbA Facility is supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and KfW.
Aimed at supporting effective climate change adaptation measures in the marine and coastal zone of the insular Caribbean, the EbA Facility awards grants to support a wide range of EbA actions in eligible Caribbean countries and territories. These actions include restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems, reduction of land-based stressors, other measures to reduce pressures on ecosystems, measures to reduce physical damage to ecosystems and hybrid solutions (gray-green infrastructure) relevant to the EbA approach.
The EbA Facility encourages proposals that include the following elements:
The EbA Facility receives overall technical guidance and strategic advice on its operations from the EbA Committee appointed by the CBF Board of Directors. The committee also leads the grant identification and selection process and evaluates the progress of the implementation of the supported EbA projects. The members of the committee include experts in the fields of climate change adaptation, ecosystem-based adaptation, marine and coastal conservation, climate change finance, and project development and management.
The program has directly supported 34 innovative projects tackling climate challenges across the Caribbean. These grants empower communities to implement effective Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) initiatives, building resilience for people and ecosystems.
During the first call for proposals, the program funded 11 projects. The second call for proposals resulted in the funding of 8 projects, and the third call for proposals awarded grants to 7 projects. The most recent fourth call for proposals identified 7 proposals for funding, with implementation currently underway in 6 countries.
These inspiring projects showcase the power of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in action. Dive deeper and discover how our grantees are creating a more resilient Caribbean:
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund’s Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility has committed US$40 million to support 34 innovative projects selected through four rounds of competitive calls for proposals.
These calls for proposals targeted projects that demonstrate a clear EbA focus. This means projects must integrate the sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into a broader climate change adaptation strategy. Ultimately, these projects aim to help communities cope with the negative impacts of climate change.
We encourage organizations with impactful EbA projects to explore their eligibility for funding. Here’s how to get started:
Explore details from previous calls for proposals issued by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund’s EbA Facility:
For a comprehensive understanding of this program, we invite you to explore the following resources:
The Climate Change Program, through its Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility award grants directly to local, national and regional projects through competitive calls for proposals that support effective climate change adaptation measures in the insular Caribbean.
