Dominica, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines chart a course for their dasheen value chain
21/02/2023
Stakeholders from all three countries are working to upgrade their dasheen value chains to increase production and access to local, regional, and extra-regional markets.
Over one hundred fisherfolks enhanced their safety at sea in Tobago through ICT Training
09/12/2019
The training sessions involved the use of three ICT devices most important to safety at sea for small scale fishers
Regional Fishery Management Plan
04/11/2020
Aimed at protecting stocks of Nassau Grouper and Mutton Snapper from fishing during spawning periods, the plan was an important discussion point of the meeting of The Working Group on Spawning Aggregations of WECAFC
Guyana’s forest: a goldmine of opportunities
02/07/2019
How the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) and the strengthening of legal forest production will improve food security in Guyana?
FAO spearheads gender mainstreaming to boost the region’s response to climate change in agri-food systems
09/08/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Global Affairs Canada, recently hosted a webinar aimed at sensitizing practitioners in the Caribbean on gender mainstreaming met
FAO promotes healthy soil as a top priority in the Caribbean
10/12/2021
It is a fact. To survive, we need healthy soil as all of our fruits and vegetables comes from this important source.
FAO supports expansion of Seamoss sector in Grenada
28/06/2023
The Government of Grenada is actively engaged in developing its seamoss industry to reach its potential through a collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the value chain for seamoss and e
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Approach Highlighted during CARICOM Energy Month Activities
09/12/2022
With the financial cooperation of the Government of Mexico, the Resilient Caribbean Initiative supports Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to build social, economic, and climate resilience.
Improving Safety at Sea for Fisher-folk in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
21/06/2022
Fishing is considered as one of the most dangerous professions with fatality rates worldwide and the Caribbean is no exception.
The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) member countries take ownership of its reform and make important decisions to bolster regional fisheries management
07/08/2019
The recently held WECAFC’s 17th Session in Miami, USA from July 15-18 2019 achieved a major breakthrough in the transformation of the Commission along with members endorsing prominent instruments and making recommendations to further the regional governan
Insect production for animal feed in the Caribbean is a step closer to reality
09/02/2023
FAO is working with partners and stakeholders to roll out a project aimed at rearing insects as a locally produced alternative feed source for animals in the Caribbean
Climate-Smart Livestock in Ecuador: A Successful FAO Partnership with the Private Sector
16/03/2021
By Agustin Zimmermann, FAO Representative in Ecuador
Global Environment Facility approves $13.6 million for FAO-led projects
09/12/2021
Barbados, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago are among 8 countries to receive financial support from the GEF.
Saint Lucia makes important strategic steps to protect its local Forest Land
25/07/2022
The local forests in Saint Lucia are critical to the tourism sector, food and agriculture resources, biodiversity, water resources and the livelihoods of many of its rural residents, among others.
Barbados tuna fishery to generate an additional 2 million dollars annually in gross revenue
19/11/2020
The substantial demand for tuna among sushi and sashimi lovers mainly in North America has been the driving force behind the development of tuna fisheries in the Caribbean region for exports.
FAO launches Regional Projects to boost Food Production and Trade in the Caribbean
03/02/2023
FAO in collaboration with the Governments of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will meet to launch a cluster of regional projects that aim to boost local production and export of agricultural produce.
Efforts to protect the environment for future generations get full marks
13/07/2023
Over 30 young students were taught the value and importance of preserving a local river for a better life
Fisher Folk Training to Improve access to Healthy School Meals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
21/09/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, recently teamed up with the Government of Mexico to train (8) fishers in Food Safety.
Caribbean countries to kick off the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 data collection
02/03/2023
Representatives from 14 Caribbean countries and forestry experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the US Forest Service met this week for the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2025 sub-regional workshop for the Caribbean in Bridgetown, Barbados, at the premises of the United Nations House.
Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize
24/01/2022
Financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) assists Belize to respond to the challenges of climate change in the coastal zone and fisheries sector