Based on the natural resource and biodiversity context, threats, and management needs outlined above, the SLUNCF will direct its efforts strategically to achieve a unifying vision and mission. The SLUNCF will be integral to supporting the management of Saint Lucia’s biodiversity and natural resources against the need for social capital and partnership and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and use as management priorities.
As described in the SLUNCF’s Bylaws, the purpose and objectives of the SLUNCF are to support the long-term management and expansion of Saint Lucia’s areas of land and/or sea which are specifically dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity and natural resources and other activities that contribute substantially to the conservation, protection and maintenance of biodiversity, while also creating sustainable livelihoods.
Incorporated in 2016, the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and effective management of Saint Lucia’s biodiversity and natural resources. SLUNCF will direct its efforts strategically to achieve a unifying vision and mission: Vision: Saint Lucia’s biodiversity, natural resources, and human and ecological communities are resilient and healthy.
Mission:Secure and provide sustainable financing to support conservation, restoration, and effective management of Saint Lucia’s biodiversity and natural resources.
The purpose and objectives of the SLUNCF are to support:
the management and expansion of Saint Lucia’s areas of land and/or sea;
other activities that contribute substantially to the conservation, protection and maintenance of biodiversity as identified after consultation with stakeholders; and
the creation of sustainable livelihoods from Saint Lucia’s biological diversity and natural resources
Eligible
a)Public sector agencies responsible for natural resource and biodiversity conservation.
b)Localuniversities or colleges conducting activities relevant to the vision, mission, goals, and strategies of the SLUNCF.
c)Local or regional (Caribbean)NGOs established, legally-registered and existing in Saint Lucia for no less than 5 years and with an established track record and co-financing (in-kind or cash) of 1:1.
d)Private corporations or other companies from relevant industries involved in marine/terrestrial ecosystem and biodiversity clean-up, protection, conservation, and/or monitoring. Private corporations must be established in Saint Lucia for at least one (1) year
e)Local community associations/community bodies with direct impact on marine and/or terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem resources (e.g., fisherfolk associations, youth groups, church groups).
f)Other appropriate local entities of Saint Lucia working toward the vision, mission, and goals of the SLUNCF
Eligible applicants must be from Saint Lucia and can be fromgovernment agencies; local universities or colleges; registered local, regional (Caribbean) NGOs; private businesses; local community associations; and other appropriate local entities of Saint Lucia.
The SLUNCF has approximately $150,000 XCD, which it has received from Massy Stores Saint Lucia,to useforproject grants that focus on the management of plastic waste. The grant size can vary from $2,000 XCD to $50,000 XCD. Funded projects should be implemented within 1 year.
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