Saint Lucia Advances Blue Economy Through Regional Exchange
The initiative brought together regional and international partners to exchange best practices in ocean governance, community-based fisheries management, and climate adaptation areas critical to Small Island Developing States facing escalating climate risks. Throughout the week-long engagement, participants experienced first-hand how Saint Lucia’s Blue Economy agenda is directly linked to livelihoods, affordable protein, and national development, while also drawing lessons from Micronesia’s customary tenure systems and long-standing community stewardship of marine resources.
The twinning initiative aligns with Saint Lucia’s national Blue Economy priorities by strengthening institutional capacity, promoting ecosystem-based management, and fostering trans-boundary cooperation.