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Using the Driving Forces–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) framework, the approach helps policy-makers identify synergies between environmental obligations and economic sectors such as tourism and agriculture. Findings from three case studies in Suriname, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia highlight that while the tool improves the ability of policy-makers to articulate MEA relevance, significant barriers remain, including limited cross-sectoral collaboration, insufficient data for target setting, and a lack of political will to alter high-level development priorities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Policy-makers in the Caribbean face significant challenges in mainstreaming MEAs due to limited human and financial resources, a perception that MEAs only concern a single ministry, and intense reporting requirements that exceed available staff capacity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The use of the Driving Forces–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) framework allows policy-makers to visualize causal pathways and identify synergies across multiple MEAs, moving beyond a narrow focus on biodiversity to include broader development drivers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Application of the training in Suriname demonstrated that key economic sectors—tourism, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries—are both dependent on ecosystem services and primary drivers of environmental pressure, necessitating coordinated policies to minimize trade-offs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the approach highlighted the critical link between MEAs and poverty reduction, noting that poor populations are highly dependent on natural resources for food security and income, which can lead to unsustainable behaviors like poaching.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regional application focused on institutional processes revealed a lack of harmonization between national legislation and MEA requirements, as well as a need to reform hierarchical public sector operations to encourage cross-departmental collaboration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A primary barrier to effective mainstreaming is the lack of research and data at the national level, which hinders the ability of policy-makers to set feasible targets and monitor progress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001762#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["capacity building","biodiversity","poverty reduction","sustainable development","tourism industry","agriculture","forestry","climate change adaptation"],"geography_discussed":["Suriname","Saint Vincent and the Grenadines","Saint Lucia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","capacity assessment","policy analysis"]},{"id":"wri-001089","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wri-001089","title":"With Help from WRI Tool, Caribbean Country Establishes First National Park","publisher":{"name":"World Resources Institute","organization":"world-resources-institute"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2013-07-02","source_url":"https://www.wri.org/outcomes/help-wri-tool-caribbean-country-establishes-first-national-park","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The government of St. Maarten established the Man of War Shoal Marine Park, protecting 1,500 hectares of coral reefs and sea grasses, after the St. Maarten Nature Foundation used a WRI tool to demonstrate that these ecosystems contribute US$58 million annually to the economy through tourism and fisheries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001089#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The establishment of the Man of War Shoal Marine Park protects 1,500 hectares of coral reefs and sea grasses, which are critical to St. Maarten's economy. 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Funded by the Pilot Program for Climate Change Resilience (PPCR) and Climate Investment Funds (CIFs), the SPCR prioritizes climate resilience over emission reductions due to Grenada's high vulnerability and low global emissions. Key initiatives include the Disaster Vulnerability and Climate Risk Reduction Project and the Forest Rehabilitation Project, alongside technical assistance for water and coastal management. The brief highlights the importance of participatory design, regional synergies within the Caribbean, and the necessity of multilateral finance to address projected sea-level rise costs that could reach $801 million by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Grenada is highly vulnerable to climate change, with mid-range sea-level rise predictions estimating total damages of up to $801 million by 2050, potentially increasing to between $1.3 and $3.7 billion by 2080.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 2011 Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) shifts Grenada's approach from a \"fragmented project-by-project\" method to a coordinated, cross-sectoral platform for low-carbon and climate-resilient development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Because Grenada is a low greenhouse gas emitter—ranking 170th worldwide in cumulative emissions from 1990 to 2005—the SPCR focuses primarily on building resilience in sectors such as tourism, agriculture, water management, and coastal infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The SPCR is supported by an $8 million grant and a $12 million concessional loan from the Pilot Program for Climate Change Resilience (PPCR), which is part of the international Climate Investment Funds (CIFs).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The program includes two major investment projects: the Disaster Vulnerability and Climate Risk Reduction Project (DVRP) for climate-proofing infrastructure, and the Forest Rehabilitation Project (FRP) to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable livelihoods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Technical assistance under the SPCR focuses on three areas: a Water Resources Assessment and Management Study, a Roadmap for Coastal Zone Management (CZM), and improving the use of Data and GIS for climate change adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Implementation of the SPCR faced internal government friction regarding the inclusion of non-physical components like legislative reform, and some public skepticism from environmentalists who fear the initiative may be a repackaging of failed past projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000598#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate resilience","Low carbon development","Small Island Developing States","climate finance","disaster risk reduction","coastal management","sea level rise","water management","poverty reduction"],"geography_discussed":["Caribbean","Dominica","Haiti","Jamaica","Saint Lucia","Saint Vincent and the Grenadines"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","case study"]},{"id":"cdkn-000783","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000783","title":"Lessons from the IPCC SREX Report in Latin America and the Caribbean: Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2012","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/SREX-Lessons-for-LAC-revised-final1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report highlights that disaster risk in Latin America and the Caribbean is increasing due to heightened exposure and vulnerability, even independent of climate change. 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The report identifies high vulnerability in tourism, agriculture, and water resources due to projected temperature increases (up to 3.6C by the 2090s) and rainfall decreases (up to 57% by the end of the century). It proposes two mitigation scenarios to reduce emissions by 19.6% and 25.7% by 2020, respectively, and outlines a series of adaptation measures including revised building codes, coastal setbacks, and integrated watershed management. 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Applying this tool to Tobago and St. Lucia, the study finds that coral reef-associated tourism provides the highest economic impact, contributing approximately 15% of GDP in Tobago and 11% in St. Lucia. Shoreline protection is also highly valued, with annual potentially avoided damages estimated between US$18–33 million for Tobago and US$28–50 million for St. Lucia. While reef-associated fisheries have a smaller direct financial impact, they provide critical social safety nets and cultural value. The report argues that quantifying these benefits is essential for informed coastal management and policy decisions, particularly in the face of threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Coral reef-associated tourism and recreation generate the highest economic impact of the three studied services. 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In areas where corals are present, they are estimated to provide at least 20% of shoreline stability, reaching over 40% in some locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The annual value of shoreline protection services, measured as potentially avoided damages in 2007, is estimated between US$18 and 33 million for Tobago and US$28 to 50 million for St. Lucia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coral reef-associated fisheries have a smaller direct financial impact compared to tourism and shoreline protection, with total economic impacts (direct and indirect) estimated at US$0.8–1.1 million per year in Tobago and US$0.5–0.8 million per year in St. Lucia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Beyond direct financial flows, coral reef fisheries provide essential non-monetary values, including employment, cultural significance, and a social safety net for families with uneven income.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local residents' use of coralline beaches and reefs represents a significant uncaptured value, estimated at US$13–44 million in Tobago and US$52–109 million in St. Lucia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The study identifies that approximately 70% of Caribbean coral reefs are threatened by human activities, including overfishing, coastal development, and land runoff.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is an overarching threat to reefs, with warming seas causing bleaching events in 1998-99 and 2005, and ocean acidification potentially hindering future growth and regeneration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The valuation methodology is designed as a lower-bound estimate because it excludes non-use values such as pharmaceutical potential, spiritual values, and existence values.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coral reef restoration","coastal management","climate change","ocean acidification","coral bleaching","sea level rise","ecosystem service"],"geography_discussed":["Caribbean","Trinidad and Tobago","Bonaire"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["economic valuation","financial analysis","GIS modeling","socioeconomic survey"]},{"id":"iisd-003248","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/iisd-003248","title":"Towards Departmental Stewardship Planning in the Saskatchewan Government","publisher":{"name":"International Institute for Sustainable Development","organization":"international-institute-for-sustainable-development"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2006-01-26","source_url":"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/measure_stewardship_planningin_sask.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report investigates stewardship planning for the Saskatchewan government, focusing on two modes of influence: internal operations (e.g., green procurement, energy use) and external influence (e.g., legislation and policy). 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It highlights the Local Adaptive Capacity (LAC) approach, which assesses resilience across five areas: physical, social, information and knowledge, innovation, and governance. In the Soufriére region of Saint Lucia, the LAC framework found that natural resources provided some resilience, but this was undermined by a 42.9% poverty rate, a 23.8% unemployment rate (2012), and over-reliance on tourism. 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Results from two climate models, Echam5 and HADCM3Q0, generally predict a decrease in surface water availability, with the most severe reductions occurring in the HADCM3Q0 scenarios. These decreases, particularly during the rainy season, threaten water supplies for the tourism and agriculture sectors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000965#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Hydrological modelling indicates that climate change is likely to cause a severe reduction in river flows for the Font D’Or catchment, with the most significant decreases expected during the wet season, potentially hindering the replenishment of water storage systems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000965#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The HADCM3Q0 climate model predicts more severe outcomes than the Echam5 model, suggesting a decrease in mean monthly flows across all future time horizons. The most extreme projected impact for HADCM3Q0 is in December, with mean monthly flow decreases ranging from 50% for 2011-2040 to 90% for 2071-2100.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000965#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Echam5 model predicts the greatest impact on river flows in February, with mean monthly flow decreases between 10% for the 2011-2040 horizon and 40% for the 2071-2100 horizon.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000965#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Reduced surface water availability, as predicted by the models, could significantly impact the agriculture and tourism sectors, which are highly dependent on adequate water resources in a region already experiencing regular water outages due to population growth and tourism expansion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000965#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["hydrological model","agriculture","tourism industry","precipitation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","impact assessment","predictive modelling"]},{"id":"cdkn-001002","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-001002","title":"Can multilevel governance facilitate coastal climate change adaptation in Jamaica?","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"http://cdkn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Working-Paper-Can-multilevel-governance-facilitate-coastal-climate-change-adaptation-in-Jamaica.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The paper examines how multilevel governance can facilitate climate change adaptation in Jamaica's coastal-marine environments. Using a case study approach and Social Network Analysis (SNA), the authors identify the roles of various state and non-state actors. Preliminary findings highlight the importance of bridging organizations, such as the Department of Fisheries (DoFish), and the potential of the newly established Climate Change Focal Point Network to strengthen horizontal coordination among government agencies. 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