Press Releases

Bridgetown, Barbados — 5 November 2025 – The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), in collaboration with the Government of Barbados through the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, showcased significant accomplishments of the SOILCARE Project during the Partnership Initiative for...

St. George’s, Grenada — November 5th, 2025 — The Parliament of Grenada has passed the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) for Caribbean Small Island Developing States (CSIDS) Bill, 2025, marking a major step forward in regional efforts to combat land degradation, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable agriculture.  The Bill, tabled by the...

Bridgetown, Barbados, 3 November 2025- Government representatives twelve Caribbean Countries convened in Barbados from October 30- 31, to advance coordinated action on climate resilience and sustainable land management through enhanced collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The meeting was held in direct response to decisions taken at the...

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, OCTOBER 16, 2025- The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) and the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on projects and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable land and water management across Caribbean Small Island Developing States (CSIDS). The MOU was signed on...

Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management, Dr. Ronen Francis has described the launch of the Carry a Tree to Carriacou Initiative as a bold and hopeful undertaking that is expected to safeguard the landscape and legacy of the island for  generations. Dr. Francis, who delivered remarks at the launch of the...

St. George’s Grenada, October 14, 2025- The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as an implementing partner, through the  Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) multicountry soil management initiative for Integrated Landscape Restoration and Climate-Resilient Food Systems (SOILCARE), has made significant progress in Haiti, building...

ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, 9 OCTOBER 2025- Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), Dr. Ronen C.A Francis, paid a courtesy visit to several governmental departments and agricultural agencies in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, exploring the establishment of strategic partnerships aimed at restoring degraded lands and improving the livelihoods of the...

ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA- OCTOBER 8TH, 2025- Newly appointed Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), Dr. Ronen C. A Francis reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting sustainable land and soil management efforts throughout the region. Dr. Francis, who represented the organization at the Council for Trade and Economic Development’s (COTED’s) main...

Roseau, Dominica, September 18, 2025- Recognizing the importance of youth leadership in advancing synergies in the climate, land, water nexus  the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), was pleased to be the title sponsor of Dominica’s first ever Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) organised by the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN). PISLM’s sponsorship was...