The first Project Steering Committee\u00a0 (PSC) meeting for the Carriacou Integrated Landscape Management Project was held on Tuesday\u00a0 16, December 2025, bringing together community members, government representatives, and partners.<\/p>\n
The project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented with support from\u00a0 the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has commenced restorative activities in\u00a0 Dumfries and Belle Vue South and is also improving the capacity of the Belair Nursery to improve\u00a0 its production.<\/p>\n
In his opening remarks, Mr. Davon Baker, who was serving as Acting Chairman of the PSC in\u00a0 place of Mr. Leanwall Perotte, underscored the Committee\u2019s mandate to provide technical and\u00a0 policy oversight; approve and monitor work plans and financial projections; review project reports;\u00a0 and facilitate inter-ministerial coordination to ensure the effective implementation of the project.<\/p>\n
During the PSC meeting, key agenda items included an update on the ILM Project, with a particular\u00a0 focus on its major components: integrated water resources management (encompassing water\u00a0 conservation, irrigation, and water harvesting), public awareness, community engagement, and the\u00a0 establishment of a community nursery.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis gathering is critical to ensuring that the project remains agile, enabling us to adjust and make\u00a0 decisions that are meaningful for the citizens here. Understanding their current circumstances, the\u00a0 support they require, and engaging in open dialogue makes decision-making both easier and more\u00a0 impactful,\u201d remarked Dr. Ronen C. A. Francis, Executive Director of PISLM.<\/p>\n
Chief Land Use Officer, in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry- Joseph Noel,\u00a0 reaffirmed his Ministry\u2019s support for the project in Carriacou. During the PSC Meetings, Project\u00a0 Manager Bernard McIntosh also presented a progress report outlining achievements since\u00a0 inception and upcoming implementation milestones.<\/p>\n
He explained, \u201cTo date, they have received two shade houses, two storage containers and support\u00a0 is being given to the Belair Nursery to improve their production capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Emphasizing the urgency and regional significance of the project, Dr. Christopher Cox- UNEP\u00a0 Task Manager for the project noted, \u201cCarriacou\u2019s extreme vulnerability- made painfully clear by\u00a0 Hurricane Beryl\u2014underscores the urgency of investing in sustainable land management that\u00a0 strengthens resilience to climate shocks.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), thanks to all partners and\u00a0 members of the Project Steering Committee, for their continued support towards the project, which\u00a0 is expected to improve the lives and livelihoods of the farmers and residents of Carriacou.<\/p>\n
The meeting concluded with a review of action items and a reaffirmation of stakeholder\u00a0 commitment to collaboration, accountability, and adaptive management throughout the project\u00a0 lifecycle. Work continues this project, and the next meeting of the Project Steering Committee is\u00a0 scheduled for April 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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