marine conservation

In landmark deal, Barbados restructures debt through a debt-for-nature swap which aims to protect 30% of the island’s coastal waters

September 21, 2022

In what Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described as a game-changing transaction, Barbados has announced a $150m debt-for-nature swap. Managed by Credit Suisse and CIBC FirstCaribbean, the deal will free up about US$50 million in the next 15 years by buying back a portion of its US$531 million bond due in 2029. They are replacing […]

GIZ and MPAConnect collaborate to promote Caribbean marine conservation

May 17, 2022

Partners GIZ and MPAConnect are collaborating to promote Caribbean marine conservation by increasing the capacity for the mobilization of resources from conservation funds. Source: St. Lucia Times