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The April 2026 edition of The GreenLink highlights several environmental initiatives led by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to build regional resilience. Key highlights include:

• 30x30 Transformation Programme: A regional effort to mobilize $200 million USD by 2030 to conserve 30% of marine and terrestrial habitats.

• REMAR Project: A €5.5 million initiative launched in April 2026 focused on mangrove restoration and coastal protection across five territories.

• BioSPACE Project in Dominica: Support for local fishers through the provision of insulated ice coolers and the launch of a $2.23 million EC wastewater management project in Soufrière to protect marine life.

• Nature-Based Solutions in St. Kitts and Nevis: Fencing critical areas of the Royal Basseterre Valley aquifer to protect the potable water supply.

• Global Recognition: A report by Economist Impact spotlighting the OECS as a leader in sustainable ocean finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).