Department of Sustainable Development Saint Lucia

10/08/2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: GERMPLASM SPECIALIST CONSULTANT

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is seeking proposals for a Germplasm Specialist to support the Strengthening Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Policies and Institutional Frameworks through Demonstrable Models in Saint Lucia.

The consultancy is for a period of six months. Please see the flyer attached for more information. The application portal and further information can be accessed by clicking the link below. Access will require registration on the website:

https://procurement.iucn.org

10/08/2026

05/08/2026

A short drum roll 🥁 story for what is to follow. This has been posted on the global UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration website. We are so looking forward to telling your stories and shedding light on all the brilliant initiatives and sustainable businesses being incubated. 🌻✨

31/07/2026

Ready to make an even greater impact on climate action in Saint Lucia?
The Department of Sustainable Development invites civil society organizations to join an interactive dialogue focused on strengthening partnerships, exploring climate funding opportunities, and identifying practical ways to contribute to the implementation of Saint Lucia's climate goals.
Whether you're leading climate initiatives, supporting community resilience, or looking to get involved, this dialogue is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and take action.
What to expect:

1. Networking and collaboration with fellow CSOs and key partners
2. Information on funding and partnership opportunities
3. Practical discussions on advancing climate action across communities

Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 3: 30 pm
HYBRID
Register now: http://bit.ly/4fE8hFI

Together, we can move from advocacy to action and build a more resilient, sustainable Saint Lucia.

Hosted by the Department of Sustainable Development as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with civil society in delivering Saint Lucia's climate commitments.

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

🎉 Nature’s Timeless Legends: PMA Kiddies Shine at Soufriere Carnival🎉

The PMA Kiddies Carnival Band proudly hit the streets on Carnival Sunday and Monday, Themed “Nature's Timeless Legends,” showcasing Saint Lucia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Our Pitons and Petroglyphs sections wowed the crowds with stunning costumes and powerful storytelling, celebrating the iconic Pitons UNESCO site and our island’s rich indigenous history.

A big thank you to our designer Krissa Herman, our sponsor Forest Springs, volunteers, parents, and supporters—and congratulations to our young masqueraders for representing Soufriere with pride, creativity, and confidence!

23/07/2026

Permanent Secretary of the Department of Sustainable Development, Mrs. Anita Montoute, participated in a workshop in Taiwan in July 2026 entitled Co-Carbon Compass: Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project on Carbon Credits Collaboration and Capacity Building.

The session focused on Global Climate Governance and emerging trends under Article Six of the Paris Agreement on carbon markets. Taiwan's Legal framework and lastest development of Article Six was highlighted as well as their approach to Article 6 engagement and bilateral cooperation opportunities.
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Each participant was tasked with identifying two readiness gaps, if any, and stating two possible areas for cooperation with Taiwan.

In opening remarks, PS Montoute said that "recognizing the opportunities presented by Article 6, Saint Lucia has established a national Article 6 Sub-Committee under our National Climate Change Committee. This multi-sectoral body is seeking to guide the development of the country's institutional framework, national authorization procedures, governance arrangements and strategic engagement in carbon markets, while ensuring that any participation supports sustainable development and aligns with national priorities."

PS Montoute informed the gathering that while Saint Lucia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) acknowledges that carbon markets may become an important mechanism for supporting future climate ambition, it does not rely on carbon credits to achieve mitigation commitments through 2035. Instead, Saint Lucia is taking the prudent approach of first establishing the governance systems, transparency arrangements and institutional capacity necessary for credible participation under Article 6.

Looking ahead, Saint Lucia, together with the OECS Commission and member states, is exploring opportunities to operationalize the Caribbean Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance.

22/07/2026

Saint Lucia Strengthens Climate Transparency and Reporting with Pivotal Training Sessions

The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Department of Sustainable Development (DSD), has successfully concluded a pivotal three-day series of climate reporting and training sessions aimed at fortifying the island nation's climate transparency mechanisms and international reporting obligations. The Caribbean Cooperative Measurement Reporting and Verification Hub (CCMRVH) served as technical partners for the three-day session.

The sessions, held from July 7 to July 9, 2026, at the Bay Gardens Inn, brought together national technical experts and institutional stakeholders to validate elements of Saint Lucia's upcoming First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) and Fourth National Communication (FNC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Day one consisted of a Stakeholder Validation Workshop for the Mitigation Assessment Chapter under the FNC and the progress tracking chapter for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the BTR.

As noted by the Chief Sustainable Development and Environment Officer, Mrs. Dawn Pierre Nathoniel, Climate change is no longer a future challenge for Saint Lucia but a current reality, requiring reliable information to better understand whether our actions are delivering the outcomes we seek and, if not, to adjust course accordingly.

Following the validation workshop, a two-day NDC Tracking and Reporting Training session was also conducted to familiarise participants with the main concepts and provisions for NDC tracking, including data collection and compilation guidance, tools for BTR preparation, and data requirements for indicators and projections.

The Department of Sustainable Development confirmed that the feedback gathered during the workshop will be integrated into the final national submissions to the UNFCCC, ensuring that Saint Lucia's climate policies remain robust, collaborative, and aligned with national development priorities.

Speaking at the conclusion of the sessions, Mrs. Onika Benn, the NDC In-Country Facilitator, described the initiative as a major milestone in securing Saint Lucia's compliance with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) established under the Paris Agreement.

The Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) and the National Communication (NC) are essential global mechanisms designed to monitor national climate action and track compliance. The Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) is the UNFCCC National Focal Point for Saint Lucia. Through this role, the Department guarantees that all national environmental policies and reported mitigation data remain accurate, legally compliant, and strategically synchronized with global standards.