The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund has received international recognition for its work in climate adaptation. The Fund has been awarded the 2025 United Nations Small Island Developing States Partnership Award for its Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility. The award honors partnerships that deliver measurable results for island nations facing climate change. Since 2016, the EbA Facility has invested more than 45 million US dollars in projects across 14 Caribbean countries. These initiatives focus on protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves, which help shield communities from storms, flooding, and coastal erosion. More than 36,000 people across the region have directly benefited. The program is supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment through the International Climate Initiative, with financing from KfW Development Bank. The United Nations recognized the Facility for its strong community leadership, scientific approach, and ability to be replicated in other vulnerable island states. CBF officials say the award confirms that locally led, nature-based solutions can play a major role in building climate resilience across the Caribbean. The EbA Facility will continue operations through 2030, expanding its reach as climate impacts intensify across the region.
