The Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture is beginning a new phase of the Small Grants Program (SGP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
During a 2-day Stakeholder Consultation, the Executive Director of Conservation International (CI); Mr. Olivier Langard and the Managing Director of the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF); Mr. Jack Tordoff, introduced participants representing Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations, Faith Based Organisations and Other Civil Society Groups to the Small Grants Programme 2.0. Stakeholders were able to learn about financing opportunities and technical-administrative support relevant to global environmental problems.
The expectation of SGP is for communities and local groups to have an integral role in carrying out activities that will have a significant impact on improving quality of life and the environment. The programme is focused on 5 thematic areas that are best suited to national environmental priorities. The 5 thematic areas are: Climate Change, Biodiversity, International Waters, Land Degradation and Chemicals and Waste.
Stakeholders raised their challenges, concerns and gave suggestions as the country moves forward in promoting environmental stewardship in SVG.
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development, and Culture
