Context and Importance
Transitioning toward a sustainable, climate-resilient economy requires not just strong environmental policies, but also consistent, scalable financing. For the OECS, accessing and managing diverse funding streams is essential to achieving the Actioning Blue 30x30 vision and other resilience goals.
Currently, the region faces challenges such as fragmented access to global climate finance, limited technical capacity to manage complex funding applications, and competition for donor resources. The Sustainable Financing Roadmap addresses these constraints by building regional expertise, strengthening institutions, and diversifying financial instruments.
Through this initiative, the OECS seeks to unlock long-term, predictable financing—blending public, private, and philanthropic capital—to accelerate ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and blue economy growth. It positions the region to transition from donor dependence toward financial self-reliance, while enabling local innovation and inclusive prosperity.
