Saint Lucia Advances Blue Economy Through Regional Exchange

<p>The successful conclusion of the BE-CLME+ Micronesia Challenge Twinning Initiative reinforces Saint Lucia’s commitment to a people-centred Blue Economy by strengthening regional cooperation, shared learning, and practical solutions for fisheries management, food security, and climate resilience.</p>

<p>The initiative brought together regional and international partners to exchange best practices in ocean governance, community-based fisheries management, and climate adaptation areas critical to Small Island Developing States facing escalating climate risks. Throughout the week-long engagement, participants experienced first-hand how Saint Lucia’s Blue Economy agenda is directly linked to livelihoods, affordable protein, and national development, while also drawing lessons from Micronesia’s customary tenure systems and long-standing community stewardship of marine resources.</p>

<p>The twinning initiative aligns with Saint Lucia’s national Blue Economy priorities by strengthening institutional capacity, promoting ecosystem-based management, and fostering transboundary cooperation. </p>

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