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GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago Annual Report 2024–2025: Local Action, Global Impact
GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago Annual Report 2024–2025: Local Action, Global Impact
June 24, 2025
This annual report highlights the achievements of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Trinidad and Tobago for the year 2024–2025. It showcases the transformative impact of community-led environmental and social initiatives supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Key accomplishments include:
- Environmental Sustainability: 15 projects implemented, including sustainable crab farming, apiary development, and climate-smart agriculture.
- Community Empowerment: Over 400 individuals trained, with special focus on youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
- Biodiversity and Marine Conservation: 85,376 hectares of marine habitat and 40 hectares of land improved through sustainable practices.
- Innovation and Inclusion: Projects like 3D-printed braille tiles from recycled plastics and the Sargassum Innovation Challenge demonstrate creative solutions to local challenges.
- Policy Influence: Contributions to regional beekeeping policy and the Blue Economy framework.
- Economic Impact: Initiatives such as Moruga Hill rice production and value-added honey products support local livelihoods and export potential.
The report underscores the alignment of GEF SGP with national development goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing resilience, equity, and grassroots leadership.
