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Advancing coastal wetland conservation in the Caribbean: The PEW hosts an NDC Workshop on the occasion of the Latin America and Caribbean 2025 Climate Week
Jun 10, 2025
Advancing coastal wetland conservation in the Caribbean: The PEW hosts an NDC Workshop on the occasion of the Latin America and Caribbean 2025 Climate Week

The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew), a co-executing partner of the PROCARIBE+ Project hosted a workshop for representatives of regional governments, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector, featuring best practices and key lessons for integrating blue carbon coastal wetlands in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) from countries in the wider Caribbean region

What to know about the new wave of ocean leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean, ahead of the UN Ocean Conference
Jun 05, 2025
What to know about the new wave of ocean leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean, ahead of the UN Ocean Conference

This year, the region operationalized the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM), a regionally owned, non-binding platform to align ocean governance across countries and institutions.

"The time for symbolism has passed. The Ocean Coordination Mechanism must be the nerve center for decisive action", Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
May 13, 2025 News articles
"The time for symbolism has passed. The Ocean Coordination Mechanism must be the nerve center for decisive action", Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

Listen to the opening address by Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS — a strong message on the importance of ocean coordination for the Wider Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf.

Ocean Accounting Meeting: PROCARIBE+ is advancing in sustainable ocean management
Apr 24, 2025 News articles
Ocean Accounting Meeting: PROCARIBE+ is advancing in sustainable ocean management

Want to know how the oceans' natural capital is part of the foundation for achieving the social and economic SDGs? Stay tuned to this video as our regional coordinator, Patrick Debels, who recently attended the Global Accounts Partnership Meeting in Costa Rica, explains key concepts on how ocean accounting supports the preservation and restoration of valuable natural resources that provide ecosystem services for human benefit. 

PROCARIBE+ promotes Marine Conservation in Colombia
Apr 08, 2025
PROCARIBE+ promotes Marine Conservation in Colombia

We just concluded an intensive and highly collaborative meeting in Cartagena, Colombia, focused on advancing the PROCARIBE+ Project in Colombia.

Towards designating a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) in the Mesoamerican Reef region
Mar 26, 2025
Towards declaring a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) for the MesoAmerican Reef

PROCARIBE+ is thrilled to announce that PROCARIBE+ is partnering with the Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) to develop a proposal to designate Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) region! 

First Meeting of the Wider Caribbean Ocean Coordination Mechanism's Executive Group
Feb 27, 2025
First Meeting of the Wider Caribbean Ocean Coordination Mechanism's Executive Group

Regional Organizations (IGOs) reaffirm their commitment to work collaboratively to protect and sustainably use the marine wealth of the Caribbean.

New Year, New Project logo
Feb 14, 2025 Announcements
New Year, New Project logo

The PROCARIBE+ team is excited to launch its new project logo and brand identity! 

IMA Collaboration for Improved Coastal Planning
Sep 17, 2024 News articles
IMA Collaboration for Improved Coastal Planning

A new collaboration between the PROCARIBE+ Project and Trinidad and Tobago’s Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) has begun with the aim of improving coastal planning in support of the Blue Economy.

Countries and territories that are eligible for direct financial support from the GEF and that are full PROCARIBE+ participants.

Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Belize
Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Guayana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Panama
Saint Lucia
St Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela

Countries and territories that can participate in and stand to benefit from the regional-level project activities

Anguilla
Aruba
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Curaçao
Dominica
France, Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin
French Guiana
Grenada
Martinique
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Puerto Rico
Saba
Sint Eustatius
Sint Maarten
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Kingdom
United States of America
United States Virgin Islands

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