Port-of-Spain, September 26, 2022 – An exciting new project that will pilot a local blue-green economic development model that protects, restores and sustainably uses coastal and marine ecosystems to build ecological and livelihood resilience on St. Vincent’s South Coast was launched by the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) in a virtual ceremony held on June 9, 2022.
The project, Pioneering a blue-green economic development model for coastal adaptation, livelihoods and sustainability in St. Vincent, will adopt a landscape approach to address key risks from climate change and land-based pollution, including within the South Coast Marine Conservation Area, surrounding watersheds and the seven communities of Arnos Vale, Canash, Calliaqua, Indian Bay, Ratho Mill, Rose Cottage and Villa.
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Photo: Villa-Indian Bay from Fort Duvernette, St. Vincent. Credit: Philip Beckles