SVG Conservation Fund

Youth to gain hands-on climate skills through new SVGCF programme. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3p2e8rw9.

We were delighted to attend the Sea Moss Expo last Friday, May 8, hosted by SVGCF Grantee, SusGren (Grenadines NGO), It was inspiring to see the creativity, innovation and impressive range of sea moss products showcased by sea moss farmers and local business owners from mainland and the Grenadines.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for learning, knowledge sharing and meaningful connection. We look forward to supporting many more initiatives like this that help strengthen the sea moss industry, create sustainable livelihoods and empower communities ✨

With support from the Caribbean Regional Architecture for Biodiversity (CRAB) Project, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, the Agency for French Development (AFD), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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From April 20–24, 2026, SVGCF’s Executive Director, Kenrick Chambers, and Project Officer, Audwin Andrews, represented the organization at the GIZ Implementation Alignment Workshop held in Saint Lucia for the two regional projects “Green and Blue Skills” and “Blue Economy” implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economy Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in cooperation with the CARICOM Secretariat.

Workshop focus:

🔹 Advancing climate action through skills development across Caribbean states
🔹 Unlocking the blue economy potential of marine managed and protected areas in Caribbean Small Island Developing States
🔹 Strengthening regional collaboration for sustainable conservation and economic resilience

The workshop brought together regional partners to align implementation efforts and strengthen collaboration across the Caribbean.

Zooming in on day one of the workshop, the SVGCF team had the opportunity to visit the office of the St Lucia National Conservation Fund, followed by a meet and greet with regional partners from the Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund - DNCTF, Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund-SLUNCF and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund

Board engagements also took place, providing an important space for strategic dialogue and shared learning at the governance level.

This opening session set the tone for three days of meaningful knowledge sharing, capacity building, and strengthened regional collaboration.

The Caribbean Regional Architecture for Biodiversity (CRAB) project is funded by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Fonds français pour l'environnement mondial (FFEM).

Strengthening conservation through collaboration 🌿

The SVGCF team recently participated in the National Conservation Trust Funds Mentorship Exchange Workshop held from April 15 to 17, 2026 in St. Lucia.

Our delegation included Isola Giddings, Board Member; Kenrick Chambers, Executive Director; Jodesha Ryan, Admin and Accounts Manager; and Audwin Andrews, Project Officer.

The workshop featured site visits to projects supported by the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund-SLUNCFoffering valuable, on-the-ground insights into conservation in action.

Key focus areas included:
• Grant-making processes
• Governance and operational structures
• NCTF reporting guidelines

This experience strengthens SVGCF’s commitment to improving our systems, enhancing accountability, and expanding our impact in biodiversity conservation across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.