EbA Facility: Climate Change Adaptation in the Caribbean

The small island developing states (SIDS ) in the Caribbean are heavily affected by the consequences of climate change due to their geographical positions. Intact and resilient coastal ecosystems help to improve the protection of people in the region from severe weather events such as hurricanes. The project provides technical and financial support to SIDS in implementing ecosystem-based adaptation measures (EbA). The EbA Facility, which is set up as a repayment fund under the auspices of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), is a flexible financing instrument set up for this purpose. Measures and individual projects with an average volume of around 0.5 to 1.5 million US dollars are funded with selective capacity support, within the framework of calls for proposals. The individual projects in the SIDS can also network, share experiences and learn from each other through events such as workshops.