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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management

Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management

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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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management and IICA ECS

2 weeks ago

Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), was pleased to join the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture’s (IICA’s) partners meeting in Grenada yesterday. This special meeting was part of the activities held yesterday as part of their CCRAF on the Road initiative- Grenada leg.Project Manager for the CSIDS SOILCARE project, Trevor Thompson joined the meeting which discussed collaboration as a method of leveraging local human and financial resources in the Caribbean for agricultural development.The conversation highlighted the importance of a programmatic approach to project execution for specific such as water management, soil and land degradation and the use of technology like drones for fertilizer application.PISLM was pleased to join other partners such as the Climate Agriculture and Rural Enterprise Development Programme (SAEP) and the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) and looks forward to continue working with IICA and all developmental partners across the region. ... See MoreSee Less

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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management

1 month ago

Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
🇰🇳🇬🇩🇬🇾🇭🇹🇱🇨🇸🇷🇦🇬 Uniting for the UNCCD PRAIS Reporting! 🥳#Lastweek 👉April 20–23, regional technicians from Caribbean SIDS, joined other representatives from Latin America in Panama City for a critical capacity-building workshop focused on combating desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD).This training, supported by UNCCD, PISLM, UNEP, and the GEF, empowered participants to move beyond using default datasets.As PISLM Project Manager Tricianna Maharaj noted, this cycle is a “defining moment” for using data as a strategic tool for regional investment and planning.Key Highlights of the workshop last week included:♦️Focus on high-quality reporting via the PRAIS 4 Platform.♦️Knowledge exchange on data integration and validation.♦️A shift toward true national ownership of the reporting process.We are thankful for the support of our partners-UNEP, FAO, Conservation International, and Apacheta, ensuring that the Caribbean remains at the forefront of sustainable land management. #SustainableLandManagement #UNCCD #PISLM LandDegradationNeutrality CaribbeanResilience ClimateAction SDG15📸 FAO and Tricianna Maharaj- PISLM. ... See MoreSee Less

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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management is with IICA ECS.

1 month ago

Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
#TBTThe reconnaissance mission (Mar 30–31, 2026) is helping shape the future of climate-resilient agriculture in Jamaica.📍 Visits to 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 (St. Catherine) and 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 (Trelawny) provided key insights into Jamaica’s diverse soils, agro-ecological zones, and farming systems.𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐌, as a key regional partner, is supporting sustainable land management and practical solutions through the ADOPT Caribbean Project to deliver:✅ Healthier soils✅ Increased productivity✅ Greater resilienceLed by IICA with national and regional partners, the project is funded by the Government of New Zealand under the NZCSA initiative. ... See MoreSee Less

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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management

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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
🌱💧 The Carriacou ILM Project, executed by the PISLM, funded by the Global Environment Facility 🌍 and implemented with UNEP support 🤝, aims to improve farmers’ access to water for irrigation 🚜 and livestock 🐄🐐.🏗️ The project restored the Dumfries cistern, a crucial water storage system 💦, and plans to install a solar pump system ☀️🔋 to maximize its capacity.🌿 This initiative addresses land degradation 🌍⚠️ and promotes sustainable land management practices 🌱 in Carriacou 🇬🇩.Here's an update from Project Manager Bernard Mc Intosh.@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management is with Hon. Min. Lennox Andrews and Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry.

1 month ago

Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
👏🏽 A special THANK YOU to all the farmers who attended our joint community engagement last week with the Rural Development Unit and continue working to strengthen Grenada’s agricultural future! 🇬🇩🌿💚🌱🚜 #Last week, the PISLM had an impactful undertaking, as the CSIDS #SOILCARE Project, in collaboration with the Rural Development Unit, engaged farmers in the community and shared exciting updates for the project! 🙌🏽🌿Project Manager Mr. Trevor Thompson highlighted ongoing activities at the Chambord intervention site, including the provision of two shade houses to boost plant propagation. 🌱🏡The interventions at Chambord falls under Component 3 of project: Building resilience to land degradation, natural disasters & climate change through Climate Smart Agriculture and drought risk management 🌍💧☀️The Project Manager , also shared the exciting news of the rehabilitation of the Chambord pond and pump house, which will begin soon! 🚜💧🏗️ Farmers also had the opportunity to share valuable feedback and ideas for the way forward 🤝🏽🌾We were honored by the presence of:✨ Dr. Ronen Francis, Executive Director of PISLM✨ Hon. Lennox Andrews, Minister for Agriculture, Lands and Forestry✨ Hon. Denis Cornwall, MP for St. Patrick East✨ Ms. Lauren St. Louis,Chief Extension Officer✨ Ms. Lydonna Mark, District Supervisor for the Northern Agricultural District and representatives of the Praedial Larceny Task Force✨ Mr. Kingsley Thomas, Senior Agricultural Officer✨ Mr. Kenly Edwards, Climate Smart Agriculture Coordinator of the Rural Development Unit✨ Representatives of the Rural Development UnitThe project is funded by the Global Environment Facility, executed by the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management and implemented with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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The Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience for Integrated Landscape Restoration and Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Carriacou, project seeks as its objective to effectively address land degradation in Carriacou, through demonstration and application of ecosystems-based landscape restoration, sustainable land management and good agricultural practices, using community participatory approaches that expands diversification and sustainability of livelihoods options. Significant progress is being made to improve farmers’ access to water, which will enhance irrigation, boost food production, increase livestock, and ultimately improve their livelihoods by increasing their earnings. This project is being executed by the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management, with funding from the Global Environment Facility and implemented with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). One of its significant accomplishments is the restoration of the Dumfries cistern, a crucial water storage system for the community for decades. The cistern which has deteriorated and could no longer function at its full capacity, has been successfully restored
Aerial Videos of the Work done on the Dumfries Cistern
Significant progress is being made through the Enhancing Land Management and Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience for Integrated Landscape Restoration and Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Carriacou, also known as the Carriacou ILM Project to improve farmers’ access to water, which will enhance irrigation, boost food production, increase livestock, and ultimately improve their livelihoods by increasing their earnings. This project is being executed by the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management, with funding from the Global Environment Facility and implemented with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). One of its significant accomplishments is the restoration of the Dumfries cistern, a crucial water storage system for the community for decades. The cistern which has deteriorated and could no longer function at its full capacity, has been successfully restored and can now collect and store its maximum water volume. Project Manager Bernard Mc Intosh, speaks of the work completed.
Dumfries Cistern Update with Project Manager Bernard Mc Intosh
Minister for Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Hon. Lennox Andrews, in welcoming the organisation, noted that the presence of partners such as the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) on the ground brings tangible benefits to the region. “When partnering organisations like PISLM are on the ground, support becomes accessible, integrated collaboration becomes easier, coordination improves, and implementation is more effective,” Minister Andrews stated.
PISLM Headquarters Opening- Hon. Lennox Andrews
Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy, Hon. Kerryne James, described the co-location of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) Headquarters alongside the Delegation Office of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) as particularly noteworthy. “It reflects an evolution in how we approach development in the Caribbean — not in silos, but through convergence,” Minister James affirmed. “Agriculture cannot be divorced from land management. Land management cannot be separated from climate resilience.” Minister James also called on the other PISLM-affiliated countries to complete their Host Country Agreements and their Letters of Accession to facilitate greater efficiency in the execution of national project activities.
Opening of the PISLM Heaquarters-Hon Kerryne James
IICA Representative in the Eastern Caribbean States (ECS) Gregg Rawlins underscored the organisation’s enduring commitment to supporting Grenada’s agricultural development. He highlighted IICA’s 4 decades of partnership with the Government of Grenada, noting that the new office represents not just a physical relocation, but a renewed commitment to advancing technical cooperation, innovation, and sustainable agricultural growth.
PISLM Headquarters Opening- Mr.Gregg Rawlins- IICA
Executive Director Dr. Ronen C.A Francis, citing this advancement as a milestone for the organisation, expressed his deep appreciation to the Government of Grenada, as well as the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana for previously hosting the Secretariat during earlier phases of the organisation’s development. As the organisation evolves into this new chapter, the Executive Director explained that the work is not solely abstract policy ambitions but translates into tangible action. Addressing the strategic direction of the organisation he listed, “Institutional strengthening and accreditation; implementation at scale particularly for the SOILCARE initiative and forward-looking regional programming, which includes the recent GEF-9 decisions of our Ministers, with a forthcoming Caribbean Drought Initiative to address the most pressing and emerging threats to our region.”
PISLM Headquarters Opening-Dr. Ronen Francis -PISLM
Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), Dr. Ronen Francis, said the undertaking represents the organisation's role in, “Updating partners such as the GEF, funders such as the Government of Canada and FAO, on the work that has already been done and how it impacts the livelihoods of people within the communities that the project is implemented.”
GEF SOILCARE Mission to the Caribbean l PISLM Executive Director
Neila Bobb-Prescott, GEF Task Manager and Climate Finance Specialist with the Food and Agriculture Organization, explained that the GEF SOILCARE mission, helps them to see, “What can be built on, in Phase 2 of the regional project.
GEF SOILCARE Mission to the Caribbean l Neila Bobb- Prescott
Rawlestone Moore-Senior Climate Change Specialist at the GEF, says the SOILCARE Project, implemented in Grenada and 6 other Caribbean Countries has been an excellent way to improve the resilience of farmers, combat climate change and reduce land degradation. He was part of the GEF SOILCARE Mission to Grenada in February 2026.
GEF SOILCARE Mission to the Caribbean l Rawleston Moore
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