CEPF Caribbean Islands Regional Implementation
Capacité + newletter
| Welcome back to Capacité+!Your go-to source for the latest updates on CEPF conservation initiatives in the Caribbean Islands. |
Community Workshop in South East Cockpit Country. © Jamaica Environment Trust
| In this edition of Capacité+, we are pleased to share stories of resilience, innovation and dedication to conservation from passionate individuals and organisations working in the region — from Antigua and Barbuda to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. We also introduce two online platforms launched by the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration for a more resilient and sustainable Caribbean region. Last but not least, we pay tribute to the legacy of José Delio Guzmán, who championed conservation in the Dominican Republic for over three decades and who passed away at the start of 2024. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories, updates and opportunities to engage with conservation efforts across the hotspot. We hope that you enjoy reading Capacité+! |
Antiguan women scientists championing locally-led conservation
Shanna Challenger and Johnella Bradshaw. © Sherrel Charles/EAG
| ohnella Bradshaw’s and Shanna Challenger’s journey from childhood aspirations of being doctors to becoming conservationists underscores the importance of nurturing environmental passion from an early age. Now leading conservation efforts in their home country of Antigua and Barbuda, Johnella and Shanna aim to inspire the next generation of local conservationists, including through their work under the CEPF-funded project “Accelerating Locally Led Conservation Action in Antigua and Barbuda”, which the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) is implementing between May 2023 and April 2026. |
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| Update on the Caribbean islands phase II portfolio status Check out our infographic that provides a snapshot of the current status of CEPF grant-making in the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. |
View from Great Bird Island. Antigua and Barbuda. © Shanna Challenger/EAG
Meet Nicole Brown, CEPF Caribbean Regional Implementation Team Manager
With more than 25 years’ of experience, Nicole has worked at the intersection of natural resource management and human well-being across the Caribbean, Central America, and the Commonwealth. Her roles have spanned facilitation, communication, evaluation, and programme design/implementation.
Nicole currently leads the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot Phase II project as Manager of the Regional Implementation Team (RIT). In her role, she ensures the successful planning, execution and completion of the project by coordinating team efforts, managing resources and maintaining communication with donors and other stakeholders.
| About the CEPF The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, Fondation Hans Wilsdorf, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank. The CEPF Phase II investment (August 2021–July 2026) in the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot is financed through the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund – Caribbean Hotspot Project of the World Bank, using funds provided by the Government of Japan. |
| About CANARI The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is a regional technical institute which has been working in the islands of the Caribbean for over 30 years. Our mission is to promote and facilitate stakeholder participation in the stewardship of natural resources in the Caribbean. |
CANARI | #105 Twelfth Street, Barataria, Trinidad & Tobago
For enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
