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Saint Lucia

At a Glance

The Eastern and Southern Caribbean Regional Program serves Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, and Suriname.

The geography of the Caribbean makes it vulnerable to Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms, whose intensity is projected to increase with climate change. Small island communities are also susceptible to salt intrusion into freshwater sources making the region highly vulnerable to rising sea level. USAID’s work in the region aims to raise stakeholder awareness of climate change and facilitate the consideration of climate change in national development planning, the transition to renewable energy, and community preparedness to strengthen the long-term viability of the small island nations in the region.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information.

Climate Projections

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Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
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Rising Sea Levels and Increased Incidence of Storm Surge
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Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

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Agriculture
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Fisheries
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Coastal Resources
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Human Health
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Livelihoods & Tourism
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Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context

USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2020)

Total

$3 Million

Adaptation

$3 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

167,591

GHG Emissions Growth

1.96%

% Forested Area

33.2%

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Country Plans & Commitments

Climate Change Information

Related Resources

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Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: Eastern and Southern Caribbean

USAID’s development assistance in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) region extends to 11 countries: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. The high vulnerability to, and potential for, climate impacts throughout the region often drive direct integration of climate risk management into the country and regional planning processes.
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Technical Report

USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Regional Climate Symposium: Synthesis Report

The USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission hosted an eight-session climate change symposium from June 16 to June 30. This virtual symposium focused on renewing and strengthening existing regional partnerships by encouraging dialogue about climate change as well as the sharing of information and opportunities.
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Climate Risk Profile

Saint Lucia Resilience Profile

The Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) region is highly vulnerable to natural hazards. In recent years, extreme hurricanes have devastated communities and infrastructure in the region and left thousands of people without shelter, livelihoods, and services.

Stories from the Area

A Catalyst for Climate Finance and Action in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean

USAID investments in reducing the risks and impacts of climate change—through increasing community resilience, building regional climate science capacity, or providing meteorological equipment—are vital for the countries of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC).
  • Christine Chumbler
USAID’s partner, the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, approached Maya Island Air and eventually created a public private partnership to benefit people living throughout the Caribbean.
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