PEOPLE
287,000est,2021
AREA
166 Sq Miles
CAPITAL
Bridgetown
CURRENCY
Barbadian Dollar
(BBD)
STATUS
Independent
30th Nov, 1966
CARICOM JOIN DATE
August 1, 1973
Project
Overview
FUNDED
PROJECTS
1
US $12.70M
OVERVIEW
In alignment with the CDF’s mission to address climate change impacts, which threaten to widen social and economic disparities, CDF contributed US$12.7 m to a US$56.2 project to address Barbados’ water scarcity. This initiative is co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Government of Barbados, and the CDF, with technical support provided by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC).
Planned results of the CDF-supported Projects in Barbados
- Reduced Water Scarcity: Enhancing access to water for 140,000 residents, vulnerable communities, the agricultural sector, and other productive industries.
- Strengthened Barbados Water Authority (BWA): Improving the BWA’s operational capacity, including upgrading operating procedures and providing staff training.
- Improved Water Management Technologies and Productivity: Implementing carbon-neutral water management technologies, equipment upgrade, and the installation of 1,000 kW of renewable energy generation capacity.
- Model for Wastewater Management: Improving understanding among Members States of climate resilient water and wastewater management practices.
Our Work in Barbados
3Rs for Climate Resilient Wastewater Systems Augmentation Project
Status
Implementation in ProgressApproval Date
8/4/2022Value (USD)
12,700,000CDF Executing Agencies
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
Barbados Water Authority
National Focal Point
Country |
Barbados |
NAME OF FOCAL POINT |
Mr. Ian Carrington |
Position |
Permanent Secretary |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Tel:(246) 535-5332 Tel:(246) 535-5333 Email: Ian.Carrington@barbados.gov.bb |
