Water resources policy and administrative management

This project will build the capacity of an NGO on Union Island which is part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The project is phase 1 of a two phased project which uses an experiential learning process. The project objectives are to: strengthen the capacity of the UIEA to undertake conservation and sustainable development projects through participatory approaches; increase public awareness and build consensus for action in addressing solid waste pollution from yachts; and improve the management of the marine environment by significantly reducing pollution from yachts. Project activities will include: the preparation of a baseline study; Strategic Planning; Capacity Development; A Community Clean Up Exercise; and the Preparation of a Marine Management Plan. Among the anticipated project outcomes will be the following: 1. A strengthened organisation with the capacity to undertake projects in conservation and sustainable development; 2. A well informed group of stakeholders working together in addressing pollution problems of Union Island; and 3. Improvement in environmental quality measured by a decrease in solid waste in the environment.

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