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Expression of Interest
System-level Expression of Interest for independent member states of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
Country Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Abstract The project will ensure long-term functionality of the Sustainable Eastern Caribbean Island Network (SEINET), which aims to confront emerging consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss by expanding and strengthening the Eastern Caribbean network of protected areas. Specifically, the project addresses the following elements: ecosystem-based adaptation for climate change, multiple-use marine zoning, sustainable finance mechanisms, community well-being and livelihood opportunities, and a comprehensive multi-pronged communications approach.
Funding Needed $11,746,500 USD EUR
Benefits
Area Impacted 6 countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Objective Expanding and strengthening the Eastern Caribbean network of protected areas
Scale Multi-country
Scope Strengthening management of existing protected areas
Date Submitted 03-May-2010
Disclaimer This Expression of Interest is awaiting written endorsement by government focal points and a regional organisation.

Objectives and Results

Expanding and strengthening the Eastern Caribbean network of protected areas

Project benefits

Climate Change Adaptation
Climate Change Mitigation
Cultural and Spiritual Access

Funding Needed
$11,746,500.00
from a project total of $18,450,000.00

Secured Funding
$1,168,500.00 Italy
The government of Italy was recognized for providing € 950,000 from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support the Caribbean Challenge, including expanding the marine protected area network and promoting multi-stakeholders and cross-sector dialogue on sustainable financing of protected areas.
$5,535,000.00 Domestic sources
$250,000 per year per country for three years (2013-2015) from nationally generated sustainable finance mechanisms (PATF, user fees, payment for ecosystem services, tourism tax, development fees)

Focal Points

Mr. Randolph Edmead
Director
Department of Physical Planning and Environment
Ministry of Sustainable Development
Basseterre , Saint Kitts and Nevis
E-Mail: phyplskb [ at ] sisterisles.kn
Mr. Lloyd Pascal
Director
Environmental Coordinating Unit
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning and Fisheries
Roseau , Dominica
E-Mail: ecu [ at ] dominica.gov.dm
Mr. Edmund Jackson
Acting Environmental Services Coordinator
Ministry of Health and the Environment
Kingstown , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
E-Mail: mohesvg [ at ] vincysurf.com
Ms. Diann Black-Layne
Chief Environment Officer
Environment Division
Government of Antigua and Barbuda
St. John's , Antigua and Barbuda
E-Mail: dcblack11 [ at ] gmail.com
Mr. Sylvester Clauzel
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology
Castries , Saint Lucia
E-Mail: sylvester.clauzel [ at ] govt.lc
Mrs. S. Sally Anne Bagwhan Logie
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
St. George's , Grenada
E-Mail: agriculture [ at ] gov.gd
Mr. Michael Bobb
Deputy Chief Forestry Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Forestry
Soufriere , Saint Lucia
E-Mail: michaelbobb_2000 [ at ] yahoo.com
Ms. Diann Black-Layne
Chief Environment Officer
Environment Division
Government of Antigua and Barbuda
St. John's , Antigua and Barbuda
E-Mail: dcblack11 [ at ] gmail.com
Mr. Justine Rennie
Chief Fisheries Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
St. George's , Grenada
E-Mail: justinar7368 [ at ] hotmail.com