KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Belize-based Caribbean Neighborhood Local weather Change Centre (CCCCC) has efficiently launched the “Enhancing Ecosystems and Coastal Safety for Local weather Change Resilience within the Caribbean” (ECP-Caribbean) venture which it says marks a major milestone within the area’s efforts to extend local weather resilience and shield important coastal ecosystems
It mentioned that the target of the ECP-Caribbean initiative, launched right here on Thursday, is to strengthen the local weather resilience of Caribbean communities and other people by revolutionizing the administration and conservation of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems.
The CCCCC mentioned that by way of revolutionary approaches and fostering collaborative alliances, the venture goals to handle the pressing challenges introduced by local weather change and safeguard the welfare of coastal populations throughout seven CARICOM nations: Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St.Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.
It mentioned that by specializing in enhancing the well being and resilience of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems, the venture is poised to generate widespread advantages, positively impacting each present and future generations.
The launch occasion introduced collectively key stakeholders, together with representatives from civil society organizations, native communities, and venture companions.
The senior growth officer with the Caribbean Regional Improvement Programme (NDE) International Affairs Canada, Patricia Prosser, mentioned Ottawa is dedicated to partnering with the CCCCC and regional organizations to advance local weather resilience, shield nature, and halt biodiversity loss.
Canada has allotted CAD$12 million (One CAD greenback = US$0.74 cents) to assist this vital venture. This monetary contribution, mixed with roughly CAD$0.81 million from the CCCCC, underscores the collaborative effort driving impactful initiatives.
The lead venture growth specialist on the CCCCC, Dr. Donneil Cain, mentioned, “It’s our hope that this venture marks the start of a steady, nation region-driven inclusive consultative course of that fosters higher engagement with International Affairs Canada.”
He mentioned he hopes it builds bridges amongst technocrats and decision-makers, particularly these managing, defending, and conserving ecosystems throughout the Caribbean.
“I due to this fact encourage you to take full benefit of alternatives afforded to us underneath the ECP-Caribbean Undertaking.”
The CCCCC mentioned the venture is predicted to succeed in no less than 250,000 direct and three.3 million oblique beneficiaries by way of actions that may make sure the safety and well being of coastal and marine ecosystems, thereby rising the Caribbean’s resilience to local weather change.
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