A Regional Approach to Environmental Data Management in the Caribbean

Data and information are used to assess, monitor and inform how resources are utilised and managed. In the Caribbean, responding effectively and responsibly to climate change and its impacts requires up-to-date, robust information that can influence and impact the types of decisions and policies that are developed. The work of the CPAG and the regional data management mechanism being pursued by the OECS are improving the knowledge available to policy/decision makers so they can make informed decisions to reduce/avoid adverse outcomes for nature and people.

EVENT OBJECTIVES

• To demonstrate how the Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway is supporting effective environmental data and information management to inform policy and decision making in the Caribbean.
• To share how the OECS is leading on the development of a regional environment information ecosystem in the Caribbean.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• To raise awareness of the data management processes occurring in the Caribbean that could benefit the Central American region.
• To identify opportunities to collaborate further on regional data and information management.