Biophysical Assessment of Legally Declared Marine Protected Areas and Priority Areas Proposed for Designation as Marine Protected Areas and a Situational Analysis of Marine Protected Areas Governance and Management in the Tri-Island State of Grenada

Organization: Grenada Coral Reef Foundation (GCRF) Type of Organization:  NonGovernmental Organization Establishment: 2014 Location: Le Marquis Complex, St. George Amount Awarded: US$ 55,000 Duration: 12 months Project Team: Project Lead, Mr. Roland Baldeo | Technical Support, Dr. Stephen Nimrod, Mr. Denzel Adams Administrative Support: Ms Wendy Frederick

Best Practices Farmers Livelihood Enhancement Project – Pilot Research Project

Best Practices Farmers Movement Inc.’s project is research-based with the overall objective of sustainable livelihoods and agriculture through the introduction of innovative farming technology.

Dragon Bay Project – Visitors Management Plan & Capacity Building

The Project focuses on the conservation of marine, terrestrial, eco-development, eco-tourism and sustainable livelihood.

Empowering Fisherfolks to Develop their Product for Alternative Markets

This project is geared toward sustainable livelihood development by utilizing solar drying technology. With the abundance of fish in and out of the peak season, the cooperative is introducing this drying technology as the first step, followed by salting to increase shelf life. The process also increases the value added to the fish for marketability. The Co-operative’s main objective is to meet the needs of the Fisherfolks in the community, by empowering them (males and females) in fish processing for local and international markets.  Food safety training, procurement of a commercial solar dehydrator and weighing, packaging and labelling materials are some of the items that are paramount to executing the project initiative.

Revitalization of the Morne Gazo Nature Reserve

Morne Gazo Nature Reserve Revitalization Project focuses on the refurbishment of 1. A nature-friendly rails and trails, 2. Constructing a lookout summit platform and 3. An information centre. There is also a capacity building element which includes training of persons (both males and females) from the community of Morne Gazo, St. David as Tour Guides who will be equipped to share valuable information and insights into the history of the surroundings.

Fish Handling and Processing Capacity Development

The St. Mark’s Women in Action Inc. initiative contributes to the capacity and skill development leading to sustainable livelihoods.