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Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway

Linking Data to Better Decisions

  • Data-Driven
    Data-driven and evidence-based decisions
    require accurate, up-to-date, pertinent data
    which is scaled to the context of Caribbean islands.
    CPAG seeks to make said data available, by working
    closely with international, regional and national
    organisations.
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  • Focus Areas
    • Biodiversity
    • Marine & Terrestrial Protected &
      Conserved Areas
    • Socioeconomic
    • Threats & Pressures
    • Solutions & Best Practices
    • Governance & Maintenance
  • Capacity Enhancement
    Halting the loss of Caribbean's biodiversity and natural resources requires
    better governance and management. CPAG contributes to this
    by enhancing needed capacities throughout the region through trainings,
    workshops, webinars, presentations, courses and research projects inter alia.
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    Collaborations &
    Partnerships
    Power of Collaboration: Uniting Forces to protect and
    conserve biodiversity in the Caribbean. By partnering
    with CPAG, you'll gain access to a network of data
    sources, data analysis along with visualisations and
    connect you with experts in the region. This will allow
    you to collect, analyze, and derive meaningful
    insights from environmental data, empowering you to
    make informed decisions and drive impactful
    conservation efforts in the Caribbean.
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    There is a crucial need for data, trends & updates, issues & problems and lessons
    learned & best practices to be communicated to respective stakeholders in
    formats meaningful to them. CPAG is working to improve the dissemination
    of critical information to all audiences, packaged in ways meaningful to them.
    Communication
  • Conservation
    Dashboard
    The Conservation Dashboard is a platform
    providing real-time insights into Caribbean
    biodiversity conservation. It consolidates data
    from global, regional, and national sources,
    offering visualizations of progress towards
    conservation targets.
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This is why we serve

What are Protected Areas?

Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values.

Antigua & Barbuda: Cades Bay

Antigua & Barbuda: Cades Bay

Cades Bay has been designated as Marine Reserve at National level in 1999. It covers 18.11 km2 and it is managed by Fisheries Division
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St. Lucia: Pitons Management Area

St. Lucia: Pitons Management Area

Pitons Management Area has been designated as World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) at International level in 2004. It covers 19.41 km2 and the management authority is not reported
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St. Vincent: Parrot Reserve (Richmond Forest Reserve)

St. Vincent: Parrot Reserve (Richmond Forest Reserve)

Parrot Reserve (Richmond Forest Reserve) has been designated as Wildlife Reserve at National level. It covers 11.10 km2 and it is managed by Forestry Department
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Trinidad: Central Range Reserve

Trinidad: Central Range Reserve

Central Range Reserve has been designated as Nature Reserve at National level. It covers 173.45 km2 and the management authority is not reported
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Barbados: Folkstone

Barbados: Folkstone

Folkstone has been designated as Marine Reserve at National level in 1980. It covers 13.54 km2 and it is managed by National Conservation Commission (NCC)
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Launched in 2014!
Launched in 2014!
Launched in 2014!
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What is the CPAG?

The Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway (CPAG) is a resource hub for facilitating and promoting viable decisions and policies by decision-makers and resource managers for effective and sustainable management of protected areas and biodiversity.

We are:

  • Collaborative
  • Open and friendly
  • Distinctively Caribbean
  • World class
  • Experts

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What we’re offering

Tools at your disposal

We provide data and tools on: marine and terrestrial ecosystems, species and habitats, pressures and threats, map creation, management and governance, geospatial data and much more.

Biodiversity Dashboard

Essential information on biodiversity throughout the wider Caribbean region.

Protected Area
Management Effectiveness

One-stop shop for essential information and resources on PAME in the Caribbean.

Socioeconomic
Monitoring

Essential information and resources on socioeconomic monitoring throughout the wider Caribbean region.

Data & Mapping

Platform for collecting, interpreting, and sharing geospatial data.

Conservation Tracking
Dashboard

Charts showcasing progress towards critical conservation targets.
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Contact info

Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway

  • CERMES, University of the West Indies (Cavehill), St. Michael
  • (246) 417-4316
  • info@thecpag.org

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