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111 projects

In Progress

Reef Resilience and Risk Financing Mechanisms (R3FM)

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund's regional reef insurance program provides automatic post-storm payouts to finance immediate coral reef restoration and safeguar…

4 countries · Institutional project · 2025

In Progress

Increasing the Resilience of Farmers in La Vallée de Jacmel to Climate Change Hazards

Strengthen farmer resilience; promote sustainable agricultural practices; improve food security while protecting ecosystems.

Haiti · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Preservation, Valorization of Biodiversity, and Sustainable Environmental Management in Acul des Pins

Preserve plant biodiversity; strengthen botanical conservation; promote environmental awareness.

Haiti · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Support for Strengthening the Resilience Capacity of Smallholder Farmers in the ‘Haut Des Perches’ Communal Section

Strengthen resilience of smallholder farmers; promote sustainable agriculture; improve food security and ecosystem protection.

Haiti · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Scaling up alternative and sustainable livelihood initiatives in El Limon, Samaná province, Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Resilient Coastal Community Development through Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Northern Haiti

Haiti · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

“Safeguarding Telescope’s Coastline, using a Living Shoreline Approach (short name- Telescope’s Living Shoreline —TLS)”

Grenada · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

SARCC: Strengthening the Adaptation and Resilience Capacity of Coastal Communities in the Baradères-Cayemites Complex to Face the Adverse Effects of Climate Change

Haiti · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Advancing the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries for Resilient Caribbean Coastal Communities and Livelihoods

3 countries · Funded project · 2024

Source: Mangroves in Montecristi, Dominican Republic. Photo by seacolory.org
In Progress

Community-based adaptation in coastal areas of Hato Mayor province, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2024

In Progress

Increasing resilience of ecosystems and communities to climate change through Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EbA) in key connected areas of the Caribbean Biological Corridor.

2 countries · Funded project · 2024

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Empowering Young Women on Union Island through Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives

Provide opportunities for young people on Union Island to expand entrepreneurial capacity; promote sustainable livelihoods as a supplementary response to unempl…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Enhancing GG Production Capacity

Improve business production capacity; address youth unemployment and women’s disenfranchisement; strengthen CSR outreach; establish a business operations wareho…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Youth Agriculture Science Internship Programme (YASIP)

Expose youth to livelihood opportunities in sustainable agriculture; provide on-the-job training and field experience; strengthen youth knowledge of sustainable…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Elaboration d´un Plan de restauration de 100 ha de mangroves dans les aires protégées de Baradéres Cayemites

Restore 100 ha of mangroves; strengthen coastal ecosystem management; improve climate resilience; support community stewardship.

Haiti · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Strengthening resilience to climate change in vulnerable coastal communities in La Gônave: Phase 2

Haiti · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Strengthening regional climate resilience and supporting green economic recovery through ecosystem-based adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica

3 countries · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Wave Attenuation: Natural Solutions with Elkhorn Coral (WANSEC): Exploring the lattice turbulence of Acropora Palmata thickets in wave attenuation and sediment deposition as a device for coastal protection

2 countries · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Assuring ecological connectivity and community resilience through Nature Based Solutions (NbS) in selected areas in Jamaica and Grenada

2 countries · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Building climate resilience for food and water security in two SIDS through EbA (B-Resilience4SIDS)

2 countries · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Payment for Ecosystem Services to restore and protect Mangrove’s plantation in Bondeau, Pestel and Corail

2 countries · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Caribbean Organizations for a Resilient Environment (CORE) Project

5 countries · Institutional project · 2023

In Progress

Effective Marine Protected Area Activities for the Caribbean (EMPAC) Project

The Effective Marine Protected Area Activities for the Caribbean (EMPAC) project is designed to support interventions in at least 2 key areas: the regional poli…

9 countries · Institutional project · 2023

In Progress

Protection and Resilience of the Orange Bay SFCA through Demarcation and FAD Fishing Expansion

Jamaica · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Sustainable Livelihoods through Skill Development Training and Certification

Grenada · Funded project · 2023

In Progress

Caribbean Regional Architecture for Biodiversity (CRAB)

8 countries · Institutional project · 2022

Completed

Strengthening of the National Protected Areas System (NPAS) Planning and Adaptive Management.

Review and update the Protected Areas Commission Strategic Plan; finalize the National Protected Areas System Strategic Plan; review and update protected area s…

Guyana · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Biophysical Assessment of Legally Declared Marine Protected Areas and Priority Areas Proposed for Designation as Marine Protected Areas and a Situational Analysis of Marine Protected Areas Governance and Management in the Tri-Island State of Grenada

Assess coral reef health within Grenada’s MPA network; inform national marine conservation policy; strengthen management frameworks for marine protected areas.

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Eco mujer

• Empower women in environmental protection initiatives. • Promote gender equality in conservation efforts. • Strengthen community awareness of sustainable envi…

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2022

In Progress

Programa de formación en las escuelas Salesianas

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Green Waste to Renewable Energy Workshop in Grand Bahama

Convert post-storm organic debris into renewable biomass energy and agricultural compost; pilot scalable circular-economy models.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2022

In Progress

Scaling up Restoration at Ashton Lagoon using a Ridge to Reef Approach for Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods on Union Island

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2022

In Progress

Rehabilitation of marine habitats and their livelihoods in the province of Samaná for their adaptation to climate change.

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2022

In Progress

Applying nature-based solutions to increase coastal resilience and capacity for climate change adaptation in protected areas of Cuba

Cuba · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Fish Processing for Women in the parish of St. Mark

CVQ Level 1 training in Fish Processing and Handling for community members.

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Upcoming

Building Community Resilience and Ecosystem Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Selected Communities along the West Coast in Grenada

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Revitalization of the Morne Gazo Nature Reserve Project

Revitalize Morne Gazo Nature Reserve through eco-tourism infrastructure; enhance conservation awareness and visitor access to the forest reserve; promote sustai…

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Empowering fisher folks, developing their products to access alternative markets Project

Introduce solar drying technology for fish processing; improve food safety and processing standards; strengthen livelihoods and income opportunities for fisherf…

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Dragon Bay Protected Area – Visitors Management Plan & Capacity Building

Develop a visitor management plan for Dragon Bay; promote community-based eco-tourism development; enhance interpretation of cultural and historical heritage si…

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Best Practices Farmers Livelihood Enhancement Project

Test innovative soil technology to improve moisture retention; increase agricultural productivity; strengthen sustainable farming practices and livelihoods.

Grenada · Funded project · 2022

In Progress

Improved Ecotourism of the National System of Protected Areas (SINAP) of the Dominican Republic

• Promote responsible ecotourism within SINAP protected areas. • Strengthen environmental education and public awareness. • Improve visitor experiences while pr…

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Preventing a Coral Pandemic – Research, Monitoring, and Restoration of Reefs faced with Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) in The Bahamas

Conduct monitoring and research on SCTLD impacts; support coral restoration efforts; strengthen scientific knowledge and management responses to coral disease o…

Bahamas · Funded project · 2022

Assessment of the Marine and Coastal Environment Post-Volcanic Eruption

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2022

Reef Restoration of Devil’s Table

Grow Elkhorn coral in an offshore nursery; restore local reefs using nursery-grown coral; strengthen reef health and resilience.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2022

Completed

Pine and Mangrove Research and Restoration

Conduct scientific field research on the recovery and resilience of native pine and mangrove ecosystems post-hurricane.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Seedling Nursery and Replanting for Forest Recovery on Grand Bahama

Expand native seedling propagation capacity; supply climate-resilient flora for island-wide reforestation and coastal restoration campaigns.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Debris Removal from Black Sound Reserve on Green Turtle Cay

Extract hazardous marine and coastal debris from Green Turtle Cay; restore safe navigation and healthy marine habitats.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Solar Battery Replacement at Kenyon Centre, Abaco

Upgrade renewable energy storage infrastructure; ensure uninterrupted, off-grid power supply for critical community facilities in Abaco.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Patrollong of Protected Areas for Management and Enforcement

Enhance surveillance and enforcement operations across marine protected areas; deter illegal fishing and destructive human activities.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Predator Control in Abaco National Park(ANP)

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Management of PA (Invasive Alien Species Programme) – Lucayan National Park(LNP) in Grand Bahama

Eradicate and control invasive alien plant species threatening native biodiversity; restore ecological balance within Lucayan National Park.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Saving Abaco’s Dolphin after Hurricane Dorian

Conduct long-term monitoring of dolphin populations; assess prolonged post-hurricane ecosystem impacts; inform ongoing marine conservation management.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Innovative Nature-based Solutions to Enhance Community Resilience in Grenada (ING)

Grenada · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Community-based Coastal Remediation in the Insular Caribbean’s Two Largest Nations: Cuba and the Dominican Republic

2 countries · Funded project · 2021

Source: Mangroves in Montecristi, Dominican Republic. Photo by seacolory.org
Completed

Locally-Led Ecosystem-based Adaptation in hurricane prone eco-tourism areas within Miches, El Seibo Province, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Integrated Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management – JELEM Koray – Jesyon Entegre Litoral ak Ekositem Maren

2 countries · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Expansion and Replication of Successful Models of Community-based Coral Restoration in St Lucia and in St Vincent and the Grenadines

2 countries · Funded project · 2021

In Progress

Pioneering a blue-green economic development model for coastal adaptation, livelihoods and sustainability in St. Vincent

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Improving Livelihood Protection and Resilience of the Orange Bay SFCA through Demarcation and FAD Fishing Expansion

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

Completed

The Environment and You – Strengthening Environmental Advocacy Among Our Local People

Increase environmental awareness among communities; promote sustainable behaviors that protect watershed and coastal ecosystems; strengthen community participat…

Antigua & Barbuda · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Oracabessa Bay Marine Protected Area Coral Reef Restoration, Marine Education and Livelihood Enhancement Project

Promote long-term social, environmental, and economic changes through coral restoration, education, and livelihood enhancement.

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Development of Sustainable Tourism Within the Discovery Bay Marine Protected Area

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Supporting Protected Area Management through Sustainable Nature-Based Activities in Eco-tourism in the Portland Bight Protected Area

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

In Progress

Water Quality Assessment of Special Fishery Conservation Areas (SFCAs) on the North Coast of Jamaica

Employ local fisherfolk to enforce protection of the conservation area and enable sustainable fishing.

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Propagation of two Acroporid corals within the White River Fish Sanctuary

Grow and establish 2,000 pieces of Acroporid corals; train community members in coral gardening.

Jamaica · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Conservation, education, and recognition of the National Flower of the Dominican Republic

• Conserve the critically endangered endemic species Pereskia quisqueyana. • Increase public awareness of its ecological and national significance. • Strengthen…

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration Training

Provide training on mangrove restoration techniques; strengthen community capacity for ecosystem conservation; support long-term coastal restoration efforts.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Mangroves Harvesting and Replanting Project Dover’s Sound, Grand Bahama

Restore mangrove ecosystems; strengthen shoreline protection; support marine biodiversity and fisheries habitat.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Restoring and Building Climate Resilience at Rand Nature Centre (RNC)

Restore ecosystems at Rand Nature Centre; control invasive species; strengthen climate resilience of protected area habitats.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Hurricane Dorian Small and Medium Marine Debris Removal on Man-O-War Cay, Abaco

Remove marine debris from coastal ecosystems; restore marine habitat conditions; support post-hurricane environmental recovery.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Solarizing the UB-North Marine and Environments Science Field Station, formerly the UN-North Main Campus

Install solar energy infrastructure; reduce carbon emissions; strengthen sustainability of marine research facilities.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Strengthening of Forests Through Groundwater Restoration

Assess hurricane damage to groundwater and forests; develop restoration and reforestation strategies; strengthen water resource management.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Saving Abaco’s Dolphins after Hurricane Dorian

Assess dolphin population status; analyze mortality and recruitment trends; inform marine conservation management responses.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Improving Sustainability and Building Resilience at an Abaco High School through the Installation of a Solar Photovoltaic System

Install solar photovoltaic system; improve energy resilience of school infrastructure; provide training opportunities in renewable energy.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Establishment of a Seedling Nursery for Critical Forest Species and Replanting for Forest Recovery and Restoration on Grand Bahama

Establish a nursery for native forest species; support reforestation and forest recovery efforts; strengthen ecosystem resilience following hurricane damage.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Post Dorian Assessments and Strategic Restoration of Mangroves Shorelines of the Little Bahama Bank

Assess hurricane damage to mangrove ecosystems; implement mangrove restoration activities; strengthen community capacity for mangrove conservation.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Rebounding from Hurricane Dorian, the Abaco National Park Road to Recovery

Restore ecosystems within Abaco National Park; strengthen protected area monitoring and management; support ecological recovery following Hurricane Dorian.

Bahamas · Funded project · 2021

Completed

The rehabilitation and restoration of the Dark View Falls Recreation Park and Owia Salt Pond Recreation Park

Restore the two recreation parks to pre-eruption conditions; provide safe and high-quality visitor experiences; strengthen conservation awareness and tourism re…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Restoration and Maintenance of the Diablo Beach

Improve the environmental and cultural well-being of Diablo Beach; support restoration and maintenance of the site.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2021

In Progress

Establishment of a Sustainable National Medicinal Organic Herb Program With value added processing for St. Lucia with its focus at La Pointe, Mon Repos

Establish a national medicinal herb cultivation program; increase production of medicinal herbs; strengthen sustainable agricultural practices.

Saint Lucia · Funded project · 2021

Completed

Ecosystem based risk reduction in coastal areas of Samaná and La Altagracia provinces of Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Strengthening Coastal and Marine Climate Resilience through Upland and Coastal Ecosystem Based Adaptation and Community Engagement

3 countries · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Dramatically Scaling up Multi-species Coral Restoration in Targeted Sites in the Dominican Republic as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (CoralRestore DR)

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2020

Completed

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 · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) to Protect Mangroves in Bondeau, Nippes, Haiti

Haiti · Funded project · 2020

Completed

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 · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Implementation of Ecosystem Adaptation Measures for Kingston Harbour Communities

Jamaica · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Mangrove DEALs (Mangrove Development, Education, Awareness, and Livelihoods)

Jamaica · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Building awareness and capacity of community members in Palisadoes-Port Royal Protected Area (PPRPA)

Jamaica · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Building a Zero Waste Ecosystem for Enhanced Biodiversity for Birds and People at Belmont Salt Pond

Raise awareness to avoid the waste being disposed at the pond Improve habitat quality for biodiversity, total area size of 6.5 ha Strengthen ecotourism and sust…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Enhancement of resource management capacity within the Tobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP)

Enhance management effectiveness of the Tobago Cays Marine Park; protect biological and cultural assets; support sustainable livelihoods linked to fisheries and…

Regional · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Reef replanting and school dive program

Replenish coral populations; certify students as PADI Open Water Divers; educate youth on marine conservation through active participation in coral nursery mana…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Iyanola Crossing – Protecting the Endemic St. Lucia Iguana

Reduce wildlife road mortality; promote awareness of endemic species; encourage safer driving behavior.

Saint Lucia · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Capacity Building to support Improved Collection and Analysis of Environmental Data in Saint Lucia

Improve environmental monitoring capacity; train students in data collection; develop baseline environmental datasets.

Saint Lucia · Funded project · 2020

Completed

Construction of visitor centre at MMS Estero Hondo

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2019

In Progress

Supervision of internal work in MMS Estero Hondo

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Supervision of execution of construction site at MMS Estero Hondo

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Biodiversity Conservation and Resilient Livelihoods in Coastal Areas Threatened by Climate Change, Intensive Tourism, Traditional Fishing and Infrastructure Development in National Parks and Protected Areas of Montecristi, Dominican Republic (NPPA-M) and Three Bays National Park, Republic of Haiti (3BNP-H)

Grenada · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Adapting to a new reality: Managing responses to influxes of sargassum seaweed in the Eastern Caribbean as ecosystem hazards and opportunities (SargAdapt)

5 countries · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Mangroves for development – Securing livelihoods and climate resilience in the Caribbean

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Improved Infrastructure at Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary (MMS)

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF): Creation of Artificial Reefs and Coral Restoration along the Northwest Coast of St. Lucia

Restore coral ecosystems through artificial reefs Promote sustainable dive tourism Train local youth in marine conservation, successfully certified ten individu…

Saint Lucia · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Institutional Strengthening of the Laborie Development Foundation: Building coastal resilience through community involvement

Strengthen governance and institutional capacity; support community-based natural resource management; improve coordination of local development initiatives.

Saint Lucia · Funded project · 2019

Completed

Establishment of a public use management system for the Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

Completed

Rapid Ecological Assessment and Environmental Training Program for the Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

Completed

Strengthen the governance and capacity of the communities in Estero Hondo

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

Completed

Consultancy for the Study of the Conceptual, Legal and Territorial Framework to Define the Status of Marine Protected Areas in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

Completed

Assessment of the current state of the population of Trichechus manatus

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

Completed

Improving the Management of the Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Dominican Republic · Funded project · 2018

In Progress

Caribbean BLUE Economy Financing (Caribbean BLUEFin) Project

Executed by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund with $6M in GEF/UNEP funding, the Caribbean BLUEFin project advances nature-based Blue Economy opportunities across…

Regional · Institutional project · 1990

Completed

Vetiver Systems Technology (VST) Applications for farmland restoration, land conservation, food security, and sustainable livelihoods for farmers in St. Vincent’s North Leeward Orange Zone

Improve farmers’ livelihoods through soil regeneration; restore farmland using vetiver-based methods; strengthen environmental and community resilience; support…

Regional · Funded project

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