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UNDP supported ‘Blue Economy Roadmap’ taking shape in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has initiated the implementation of its Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
HLSCC hosts 1st of its kind Blue Economy workshop for young women
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– A total of 8 young women have been introduced to the Blue Economy following the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) first-of-its-kind three-day Blue Economy workshop.
Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap approved by Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved The Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap, which was developed with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on November 30, 2022.
Cabinet approves VI' Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved the Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap for the Virgin Islands, which will serve as the framework to guide the Territory’s sustainable development of ocean resources in the coming years.
VI publishes first ‘Ecosystem Accounts’ for environmental accountability
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands has published the 2019 ecosystem accounts that would provide evidence to support environmental and economic management for the Territory.
VI & UNPD agrees to extend cooperation MoU to 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have agreed to extend their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation until November 2023, as it relates to sustainable development, COVID-19 recovery, the blue economy, and disaster risk reduction.