XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3509 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP MPUE CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 UNDP MPUE 0 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4769 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 558000.00 558000.00 558000.00 558000.00 558000.00 0 FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions 0 FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions 624830 FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions 416410 FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions 2789879 FAO Ministry of Housing and Environment (MOHE); MOHE Forestry Division (National Forest and Protected Areas Management Authority or NFPAMA); Tobago House Assembly; and selected local NGOs and other institutions 2790000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5847 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 402600.00 402600.00 402600.00 194389 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) 84039 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) 634313 UNDP Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) 1207800 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9789 Global Environment Facility To promote the adoption of low-carbon technologies for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) end-use. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain 10.66668 -61.51889 +![cdata[Energy conservation and demand-side efficiency]]+ 1030478.40 1030478.40 1030478.40 1030478.40 1030478.40 502158 UNDP Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 2713658 UNDP Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 458916 UNDP Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 1099857 UNDP Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 5152392 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10188 Global Environment Facility To promote biodiversity conservation, restore degraded lands, and improve livelihoods of rural communities in targeted productive landscapes. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. The project is expected to result in positive social, economic and ecological changes which will yield further benefits to communities. Social impacts - Utilisation of lead farmers and the potential for the establishment of clusters will support social cohesion, strengthening of agricultural groups and communities - Use of agroecologically produced foods with far less pesticides will yield a change in food habits, such as healthier diets, and possibly contribute to a decrease in the incidences of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes - Creation of more opportunities in the targeted rural areas may decrease the rural-urban migration especially of younger persons Economic - Increased income: Multicropping (less dependence on monocrop), greater utilisation of natural fertilisers through composting and manure production, and development of green value chains can contribute to increased selling price for produce which is deemed to be healthy. Expanded marketing opportunities through ecotourism activities. In addition, mixed cropping systems may lead to a reduction in household expenditure on food and by extension may impact the national food import bill. - Employment: Development of the value chains presents opportunities for employment. Mixed production ensures that farmers are employed as farmers throughout the year without having to seek employment elsewhere. There will be the creation of employment opportunities with the possibility of more persons entering the agriculture sector or expanding their involvement as farmers, processors, producers of bio fertilisers or pesticides, tour guides, hoteliers, restaurateurs, machinists, etc. Ecological - Reduced use of synthetic pesticides and improved agroforestry can result in presence of fauna such as birds which can be used as a tourist attraction in ecotourism (e.g., bird watching). Further birds may prey on pests resulting in more favourable harvests in some instances. - Increased ground cover will lead to less erosion and decreased risk of flooding and associated negative impacts on communities. Direct beneficiaries While the project primarily seeks to support a sustainable environment, it also anticipates that persons in and around the targeted project areas will also be able to benefit. In addition, producers and others along the value chain of identified commodities can also be deemed to be beneficiaries of the project.  REF _Ref39748739 \h Table 14 08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000D0000005F00520065006600330039003700340038003700330039000000 below provides an estimate of some of the direct beneficiaries of the project. Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 14: Estimated numbers of direct beneficiaries Beneficiary Number (estimated) Trinidad Tobago Pineapple farmers 100 Moruga Hill Rice Association members and affiliates 125 Coconut farmers 305 Cocoa farmers 660 45 Santa Rosa First Peoples 30 Chocolate/value added processors 31 5 Farmers in targeted areas 1035[1] 121 Extension staff (exposure to training in order to support sustainability of project) 37 9 Forestry personnel (exposure to training in order to support sustainability of project) 16 12 Non-formalised communities (encroachment) 3000[2] Total 5339 192 Other beneficiaries will include the wider population who may benefit from employment or opportunities to start or develop their small businesses in the ecotourism sector.  REF _Ref39749166 \h Table 15 08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000D0000005F00520065006600330039003700340039003100360036000000 provides an indication of the total population[3] of communities in the targeted areas. Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 15: Estimated populations for targeted communities Targeted sites Surrounding communities Total population South and West of Nariva Swamp Basseterre Biche Brickfield/Navet Brothers Road Canque Cushe/Navel Fifth Company Four Roads Tamana George Village Indian Walk La Lune Moruga Piparo Plum Mitan San Pedro 27 391 Sites adjacent or contiguous with Valencia Forest Reserve Cunaripo Guaico Melajo Valencia 20 141 South of the Northern Range Reserve Acono Blanchisseuse Brasso Seco Caura El Dorado La Baja La Laja La Mango Village La Seiva Maracas St. Joseph 23 321 Courland Watershed in Tobago Arnos Vale Belmont Black Rock Concordia Easterfield Golden Lane Les Coteaux Mary's Hill Mason Hall Moriah Mt Irvine/Black Rock Plymouth Whim 12 294 Total 83 147 [1] Estimate based on farmer population in area and/or farmer group association [2] Based on estimated number of encroaching/illegal settlement homes in the Valencia Forest Reserve [3] Central Statistical Office, 2011 Population and Housing Census Community Register, (Port of Spain: GORTT, 2011). Global Environment Facility FAO Environmental Management Authority (EMA); National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 750432.40 750432.40 750432.40 750432.40 750432.40 845856 FAO Environmental Management Authority (EMA); National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) 418922 FAO Environmental Management Authority (EMA); National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) 943968 FAO Environmental Management Authority (EMA); National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) 3752162 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10596 Global Environment Facility Strengthen Trinidad and Tobago's transparency systems to meet the requirements of the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The project is aligned with GEF focal area CCM-3-8, i.e., “Foster enabling conditions for mainstreaming mitigation concerns into sustainable development strategies through capacity building initiative for transparency.” The socio-economic benefits of this project are indirect and long term; as such, it is not possible to attribute clear causalities (either positive or negative) to the scope of work. However, assuming that the project achieves its stated aims then it will contribute - again indirectly - to investment in climate-focused projects in support of future NDC ambitions, which in turn will lead to technology transfer and job creation in priority sectors. Assuming this transition to sustainable production and consumption is based on models of equitable and gender-sensitive development, this will result in strong socio-economic benefits, in line with the ambition of the national Vision 2030. The improved Knowledge Management System, with all four sub-system operational, will improve Trinidad and Tobago's knowledge of its own efforts to curb emissions and build resilience. Moreover, as the system is developed, its linkages with other environmental data will also be analysed, established and / or improved. Crucially, its relationship to the transparency system for the National Development Strategy, Vision 2030 and the progress on the SDGs, will prove to be a powerful tool to track and evaluate policies. These strengthened systems will enable Trinidad and Tobago to better track and manage its resources. Thus, it will allow for interventions to be planned, executed and evaluated quicker. The better knowledge around adaptation, and the M&E sub-system established for agriculture, water resources and health, will serve to provide information about climate change impacts on these sectors. For agriculture, for example, this can mean better evidence on increasing droughts that could help farmers make informed decisions about irrigation practices and enable the government to prioritise sector resources toward drought management programmes for those affected. Trinidad and Tobago's planned climate actions will require public intervention in the form of investments. With better climate data systems, Trinidad and Tobago will be able to better track and evaluate the impact of the policies, introducing adjustments to achieve better outcomes. This increased efficiency can free up resources for other public investments and interventions, which in turn could benefit Trinidad and Tobago socio-economically. For example, based on the calculations under the mitigation MRV sub-system, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago will have the ability to quantify the impacts of NAMAs -not only in terms of GHG, but also in relation to the creation of jobs, the reduction of energy costs and the need for subsidies-, thus leaving the country in a better position to manage and steer its progress. Thus, this aspect of the system is expected to increase political buy-in for climate policy. Another important benefit lays on the linkage with the national planning processes. The wide array of data compiled throughout the National Transparency System’s different sub-modules will provide a solid basis for informed national policymaking on climate and other related matters, an element that will be fully developed as part of Output 3. A virtuous cycle is expected to result from the combination of coherent data that improves the consistency of climate projections and business-as-usual scenarios and leads to the further refinement of the country’s NDCs.Global Environment Facility UNEP Environmental Management Authority (EMA) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain 10.65000 -61.51667 +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 353466.67 353466.67 353466.67 465000 UNEP Environmental Management Authority (EMA) 286908 UNEP Environmental Management Authority (EMA) 161094 UNEP Environmental Management Authority (EMA) 942018 UNEP Environmental Management Authority (EMA) 1060400 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11086 Global Environment Facility Accelerating the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy in Trinidad and Tobago Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The project will strengthen coordination, build capacity, create an enabling framework for NZNP investments and strengthen knowledge management. By doing so the TT Net-zero project will lead to important co-benefits, which include:Environmental· Increased resilience to changes in temperature, rainfall, and weather conditions: With the implementation project policies and strategies, such as the NZNP strategy, the long-term restoration and protection of critical national ecosystems as well as the enhanced awareness for and use of ecosystem services will reduce the impact of changing climate on people as well as natural habitats.· Reduced air pollution: By transitioning towards renewable energy sources, implementing sustainable transportation solutions, and restoring ecosystems, T&T can significantly mitigate harmful pollutants. Not only does this improve public health by reducing respiratory illnesses and related ailments, but it also fosters cleaner and fresher air for all inhabitants.· Reduced pollution in the water cycle: The implementation of NZNP strategies prioritizes sustainable practices such as eco-friendly agricultural techniques, eco-tourism as well as responsible waste management and the protection of natural water sources. In consequence, communities can safeguard water quality and preserves aquatic ecosystems. Moreover, communities can minimize waste generation and reduce the reliance on harmful chemicals, contributing to cleaner waterways. Additionally, investing in nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration and green infrastructure helps to naturally filter and treat wastewater, reducing the burden on conventional treatment systems and preventing pollution of water bodies. These efforts not only contribute to environmental conservation but also promote public health by ensuring cleaner water and healthier ecosystems.· Conservation of natural habitats and biodiversity: In addition to the overall alignment of T&T’s political environment with NZNP targets, the implementation of an eco-tourism project and sectoral planning in Tobago, conserves local ecosystems, hence protecting biodiversity.Social· Increased resilience of livelihoods: By restoring and protecting critical ecosystems and fostering the development towards climate-smart practices, T&T will enhance the resilience of communities to the risk of changes in climate and weather events. This will increase community resilience and reduce the social and economic impact of climate change.· Enhanced food security: By protecting and restoring critical ecosystems and promoting sustainable agricultural practices, soil health can be increased and food security enhanced.Economic· Increased energy security: By diversifying the energy mix and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, T&T will reduce the vulnerability to energy price shocks and supply disruptions.· Job creation and economic growth: The transition to a net-zero and nature-positive economy is expected to create new job opportunities (especially green jobs), stimulate innovation, research and development that also promote economic growth, particularly in key identified sectors for downstream intervention such as renewable energy.· Cost savings: By promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions, project interventions will help to reduce energy costs for households and businesses, leading to potential cost saving and helping to address inequalities in society by promoting access to affordable and clean energy, particularly for low-income households.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Planning and Development CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 4854128 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11176 Global Environment Facility Influence a shift in the Carnival Fashion Design Sector to promote the use of locally sourced, sustainable materials and pollution-free approaches Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. Through the strengthening of the circular business models within the Carnival Industry, the project aims to facilitate equity in representation of women in leadership roles within the sector. During the assessment it was identified that while the sector has many women involved in different aspects across the supply-chain, the majority of leadership roles are occupied by men. This project aims to build capacity through training programmes on sustainable procurement, marketing and reverse-supply chain management with a key consideration for female participation. The project will also be looking at mitigating the risk of gender-based violence and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment throughout the project activities. Carnival is a significant event generating business opportunities, including small and informal vendors, and those who occupy these lower positions are often women and other vulnerable populations. 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The strategy is thus necessarily inclusive of all the technical and policy topics covered by the project, consistently with the ultimate goal of promoting the incorporation of the also cross-cutting issues of land use and management, biodiversity and resilience to climate change into policy-making for human and socio-economic development. The specific related products are a communication strategy and action plan, aimed at raising awareness and mostly dedicated to local and national audiences; and a multiscale knowledge management strategy and action plan that includes the regional and global levels and the interaction with the BGI Global Platform. The project will develop an evidence-based approach to knowledge management that showcases the effectiveness and benefits of incorporating NCA, resilience building, and biodiversity protection within enhanced private sector investment towards nature-positive development. The interim and final results of the activities under the project, including lessons learned and best practices will be systematically identified, documented, and shared nationally and to the BGI Global Knowledge Management and Learning mechanism for the benefit of participating countries. This includes reporting to and benefitting from the “Solutions Portal” that will facilitate sharing and scaling NbS, as well as contributing to other global databases, such as World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT), and regional Knowledge Management platforms such as the SOILCARE Caribbean LDN and SLM Knowledge Hub and the SIDS-SIDS Green-Blue Economy Knowledge Transfer Hub. It is also planned the participation in the BGI Global Coordination Project annual meetings, Regional Nodes and Thematic Working Groups, for sharing and learning for effective upscaling and replication of successful solutions. In order to learn and share experiences with other ongoing and upcoming projects in the country, the BioResilience knowledge sharing strategy will also consider links with the NZNP Accelerator Platform, part of the GEF-8 NZNP Integrated Programme (IP), and with the global multi-stakeholder platform that will be developed under the CHO-IP, as T&T makes part of both GEF-8 initiatives. The BioResilience communication strategy will be gender and age-sensitive, to guide messaging to appropriate audiences using diverse communication channels to disseminate project approaches and findings, share best practices, and showcasing the full potential of NbS for environmental and socio-economic wellbeing. Public awareness will be a cross-cutting theme to ensure that communities are engaged and consulted and are active participants in the full project's implementation cycle. This is particularly critical for increasing farmer’s engagement in component 2 activities (RECSOIL), so specific actions will be implemented to that end. Collaborations will be ensured with the GoRTT, UWI and CBOs that work in the project area, so project results can be communicated and integrated with local knowledge at the site level. Local-level actors will be sensitized of all activities and the link between biodiversity and livelihoods will be highlighted to enhance the adoption of initiatives. This is critical so that the learning gleaned through the project can be disseminated in relevant ways to stakeholders. An overall budget for communication and knowledge management of $150,750 is allocated as follows, with the timeline of activities as per the workplan in Annex D: Activity Unit No of units Unit cost USD Total USD Communications Specialist Day 100 300 30,000 Gender Specialist Day 150 250 37,500 M&E Specialist – partially cofinanced Day 25 300 7,500 Terminal workshop Lumpsum 1 7,000 7,000 Inception workshop Lumpsum 1 1,000 1,000 In-Country meetings/focus group discussions/workshops Lumpsum 2 5,000 10,000 Publications (Dissemination of findings) Lumpsum 2 6,375 12,750 BGI IP global Platform meetings + regional meetings Trip 9 5,000 45,000 Total 150,750 E.2 Socio-economic Benefits and Decent Rural Employment[37] The specific socioeconomic benefits of the project at the national and local levels include: · Improved national capacity to account for changes in natural capital in the AFOLU sectors for better management of natural resources that contribute to sustainable economic development (Component 1); · Improved capacity (awareness, attitude, knowledge, skills and incentives) of local smallholder farmers to be good stewards of agricultural soils (Component 3); · Increased climate resilience of smallholder farming livelihoods from the adoption of SSM practices that increase SOC (Component 2); · Improved national food and nutrition security due to enhanced quality of crops grown in healthier more productive soils (Component 2). · Empowerment of women and young agropreneurs to create or scale-up sustainable nature-positive business entreprises (Component 3); · Increased income earning opportunities for rural communities operating eco-tourism enterprises around PAs due to increased marketing of natural assets of PAs (Component 3); · Mobilisation of new finance sources, including from private sector, to support adoption of NbS and investment in nature-positive business enterprises (Component 3); · Short term income earning opportunities created for community reforestation groups providing skilled labour for riverside revegetation activities (Component 2); · Reduced disaster risk of rural communities from flooding and drought due to improved watershed restoration (Component 3); · Enhanced social and economic impact of future projects and initiatives through the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices that can be used for replication and up-scaling in other communities and SIDS (Component 4). [37] Specific guidance on how FAO can promote the Four Pillars of Decent Work in rural areas is provided in the Quick reference for addressing decent rural employment (as well as in the full corresponding Guidance document). For more information on FAO’s work on decent rural employment and related guidance materials please consult the FAO thematic website at: http://www.fao.org/rural-employment/en/. Global Environment Facility FAO CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Trinidad and Tobago 3519723 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11363 Global Environment Facility The project aims to reduce pollution from land-based sources, particularly the Beetham Wastewater Stabilisation Ponds, improve ecosystem health, contribute to biodiversity conservation in the Caroni Basin, and reduce marine hypoxia in surrounding coastal ecosystems and the Gulf of Paria, through the implementation of nature-based solutions. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Yes.The Rehabilitation of the Beetham WSP project offers significant socioeconomic benefits at both the national and local levels, contributing to environmental sustainability, public health, economic development, and social equity. These benefits align with the country’s development priorities and international commitments to sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). National Level Socioeconomic Benefits: Improved Public Health: The rehabilitation of the Beetham WSP will significantly reduce the pollution load from wastewater entering the Caroni River Basin and adjacent coastal ecosystems. The project will help reduce waterborne diseases and improve the population's health by improving wastewater treatment. This will lower healthcare costs related to water contamination, particularly those associated with gastrointestinal diseases and other sanitation-related health issues. Enhanced Economic Growth and Sustainability: The project will contribute to sustainable economic growth by promoting a circular economy approach, where resources (such as nutrients and treated water) can be reused for agricultural and industrial purposes. By recovering nutrients from wastewater and promoting the use of treated water in agriculture and industry, the project will help reduce dependency on imported resources, enhance local agricultural productivity, and increase food security. This contributes to a resilient economy that is less reliant on external imports and more self-sufficient. Attraction of Co-financing and Investments: The project will attract co-financing from international organisations, development banks, and the private sector, providing opportunities for green investments in sustainable infrastructure. These investments will stimulate the green economy, supporting job creation and fostering innovation in sustainable technologies, wastewater treatment, and eco-friendly infrastructure development. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building: The project will enhance the capacity of national institutions involved in wastewater management, environmental regulation, and public health. This will lead to better policy coherence and stronger governance structures, helping to sustain long-term improvements in environmental and public health management across the country. Support for Achieving International Commitments: The rehabilitation project will help Trinidad and Tobago meet its international environmental commitments, such as those under the Paris Agreement on climate change, the Ramsar Convention on wetlands, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This will boost the country’s reputation as a leader in environmental sustainability, making it eligible for international funding and partnerships. Local Level Socioeconomic Benefits: Improved Living Conditions: Local communities near the Caroni River Basin will experience improved water quality and reduced pollution. This will lead to a cleaner, healthier environment, reducing the burden of sanitation-related diseases and improving overall quality of life. Job Creation and Livelihoods: The rehabilitation project will create short-term and long-term employment opportunities in construction, waste management, monitoring, and maintenance of the upgraded infrastructure. Local workers will be trained in modern wastewater treatment technologies, creating new skills and knowledge that can be applied to future projects. Developing NbS for wastewater treatment and ecosystem restoration will also create opportunities for local businesses and workers in eco-tourism, agriculture, and environmental services. Gender Empowerment: The project emphasises gender-sensitive approaches, recognising the specific roles that women often play in managing water resources and sanitation. By ensuring women’s active participation in decision-making processes and providing them with training opportunities in sustainable sanitation practices, the project will contribute to gender equality and empowerment. Women, particularly in rural and marginalised areas, will benefit from improved access to clean water and sanitation facilities, enabling them to engage in economic activities, improve their health, and participate more fully in community life. Community Engagement and Social Mobilization: The project’s emphasis on community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and awareness raising will foster a sense of ownership and responsibility for local environmental issues. This will lead to greater community participation in environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management practices, ensuring the project's benefits are felt at the grassroots level. Residents will learn about sustainable sanitation practices, which they can apply in their households, helping promote long-term behaviour change that extends beyond the project. Ecosystem Services and Livelihood Enhancement: By restoring coastal ecosystems such as the Caroni Swamp and improving water quality, the project will enhance ecosystem services that local communities depend on, including fisheries, agriculture, and tourism. Cleaner water and restored wetlands will provide better fish and other species habitats, benefiting local fishermen. Additionally, the Caroni River Basin restoration can boost local ecotourism, offering new revenue streams for communities engaged in eco-friendly tourism activities. Enhanced Resilience to Climate Change: The project will improve the resilience of local communities to climate change impacts such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Restored wetlands and coastal ecosystems will act as natural buffers, reducing the risk of flooding, erosion, and saltwater intrusion. These improvements will increase the ability of local communities to adapt to the changing climate, protecting their livelihoods and their environments. We confirm that the child project design considers socio-economic benefits to be delivered by the project. These have been clearly described in the Project Description and will be monitored and reported on during project implementation at MTR and Terminal Review.Global Environment Facility UNEP Caribbean Biodiversity Fund CEO Endorsement Date ' Trinidad and Tobago Beetham Highway, Laventille, San Juan-Laventille, 120110, Trinidad and Tobago 10.63954 -61.48236 3061009 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11739 Global Environment Facility To reduce pollution of water, soil and air, reduce carbon emissions of GHGs, reduce the over-consumption of natural resources, products and materials, and reverse the sector’s impact on biodiversity loss, while creating equitable livelihoods and jobs for local communities in the context of the tourism sector in Trinidad and Tobago Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean CEO Endorsement Date ' Trinidad and Tobago HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre - Blanchisseuse Road Arima 10.71766 -61.29854 Hyatt Regency Trinidad - Port of Spain 10.64725 -61.51198 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 10.66389 -61.51667 The Chancellor Hotel 10.67718 -61.51061 Magdelena Grand Beach and Golf Resort - Tobago Plantations 11.15432 -60.77551 HADCO Experiences at Mt Plaisir Estate Hotel - Grande Riviere 10.8285 -61.0509 Cara Hotels - Claxton Bay 10.34308 -61.45833 Bacolet Beach Club - Bacolet, Scarborough 11.17135 -60.72268 Coco Reef Resort and Spa - Crown Point 11.18393 -60.73675 5000000 GEF