Our Work in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s stunning island and vibrant waters are more than just a paradise. Lush rainforests teeming with life provide clean air and water, while vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish protect the coastline from erosion and support vital fisheries. These healthy ecosystems are the foundation for Saint Lucia’s resilience and prosperity.
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is proud to partner with Saint Lucia to ensure the long-term health of these vital ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Our collaborative efforts focus on:
Marine and Terrestrial Conservation
The CBF supports a comprehensive approach to conservation, encompassing both Saint Lucia's diverse land ecosystems and its vibrant marine environments. We work alongside local partners to manage protected areas, safeguard critical habitats, and promote sustainable practices.
Education and Empowerment
Environmental education and awareness programs are a cornerstone of our work in Saint Lucia. We empower local communities to become stewards of their environment and actively participate in conservation efforts.
Building Sustainable Livelihoods
The CBF champions initiatives that promote alternative sustainable livelihoods, fostering a future where conservation and economic prosperity go hand-in-hand.
Recent Projects in Saint Lucia
Key Achievements in Saint Lucia
This landmark initiative, established with CBF's support, created a dedicated funding stream for critical conservation projects throughout Saint Lucia. The SLUNCF ensures long-term financial sustainability for managing protected areas and safeguarding Saint Lucia's diverse ecosystems for generations to come.
The formalization of our collaboration in 2017 solidified our commitment to working alongside Saint Lucia. This agreement established a framework for coordinated and impactful conservation efforts, maximizing the combined resources and expertise of the CBF and Saint Lucian partners.
This ensures continued access to financial support through the CBF Endowment Fund—St. Lucia sub-account—enabling SLUNCF to advance its work in supporting conservation, restoration, and effective biodiversity management in Saint Lucia Caribbean Biodiversity Fund .
The first ever held in the English-speaking Caribbean. The event brought together conservation trust funds from across Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen leadership and collaboration in environmental conservation.
The CBF has invested $1.3 million in Saint Lucia, empowering local partners to protect the island’s unique biodiversity, restore marine and coastal ecosystems, and support sustainable livelihoods that build climate resilience.
Extensive Network of Protected Areas
These protected areas safeguard a significant portion of Saint Lucia's diverse landmass, providing vital habitat for native species.
These areas play a critical role in protecting crucial marine habitats like coral reefs and seagrass meadows.
Saint Lucia has successfully protected a commendable portion of its landmass (117 km2), ensuring the conservation of these vital ecosystems for present and future generations.
While the marine protected area (34 km2) percentage is currently smaller, the CBF is actively working with partners to develop a comprehensive strategy for marine conservation,.
Extensive Network of Protected Areas
Local Partnership in Saint Lucia
