PRESS RELEASE – SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES TO HOST PAVILION AT UNCCD COP FOR THE FIRST TIME ST. GEORGEโS, GRENADA- OCTOBER 28,2024 – This is a Historic moment for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are set to have their first pavilion at the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to...
The PISLM for CSIDS is the only independent IGO with a mandate to help countries meet their obligations under the UNCCD and land and soil areas of the Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA)
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Dr. Ronen Francis, Executive Director of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management , who supported the ADOPT Caribbean Project, shares his insights on the projectโs accomplishments and its role in fostering climate-resilient agriculture across the Caribbean.In this video, Dr. Francis discusses the projectโs design and implementation of intervention sites in Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighting its significant contributions to sustainable land management practices. ... See MoreSee Less
Repost from #GIS Barbados. #ICYMI A team from the Ministry of Environment, National Beautification and Fisheries the Natural Heritage Department including Hon. Santia J. O. Bradshaw- Minister Minister of Environment, National Beautification recently toured the Scotland District, one of the intervention sites for the CSIDs #SOILCARE Project.The Scotland District also known as the Barbados National Park is the most environmentally fragile part of the island, and it has long carried the burden of erosion, soil loss and water scarcity, which is precisely why much of it had fallen out of productive use. The work being done here is to provide the necessary soil data and resources to assist farmers in their pursuit to grow their crops.Check out what the Minister had to say!#menbf #nhdbarbados #soilcare@followers ... See MoreSee Less
๐ข VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTThe Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) invites applications for two key positions under the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) Project, which aims to strengthen transparency systems under the Paris Agreement across Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS).Positions Available:๐นSenior Financial Officer (CFO)- pislmsids.org/vacancy-senior-financial-officer-cbit-project/๐นChief Technical Advisor (CTA)- pislmsids.org/vacancy-chief-technical-advisor-cbit-project/About the Project:The CBIT Project supports participating Caribbean countries in strengthening climate transparency systems, including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, national reporting frameworks, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems, institutional coordination mechanisms, and regional collaboration frameworks.Closing Date: July 29, 2026Apply:Email CV, cover letter, and 3 references to info@pislmsids.orgSubject: Chief Technical Advisor โ [Full Name] or CFO or Senior Financial Officer โ [Full Name]Read more about the project lnkd.in/ekDHaHz8PISLM is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Caribbean SIDS nationals are encouraged to apply. ... See MoreSee Less
๐โจ On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026, under the theme โRangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.โ, PISLM is proud to launch its special WDD publication.This collection showcases inspiring stories, experiences, and achievements from across the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (CSIDS), highlighting the collective efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage our precious land resources.Together, we celebrate progress, strengthen partnerships, and reaffirm our commitment to building resilient landscapes for present and future generations. ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ Explore the stories and join us in recognizing, respecting, and restoring our lands. Read them at ๐https://pislmsids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WDD-Special-Publication-2.pdfRonen Francis. PhD. BSc (Hons) l Roseine Reid l Julius Smith l Steve Maximay l Trevor Thompson l Dr. David Persaud l Julius Smith l Dr. Marissa Gowriel l Mr. Sanjay Singh ... See MoreSee Less