Agriculture Ministry And CDB Align BRACCVAS Project Direction Through Reviewed Strategies

A high-level consultation meeting between the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Sustainable Development has reinforced strategic alignment and implementation readiness for the final phase of the Building Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate Variability in Agriculture in Saint Lucia (BRACCC-VAS) Project. Held at the Tissue Culture Facility, the meeting focused on reviewing project work plans, confirming priority outputs, and ensuring that remaining activities are fully aligned with the project’s intended outcomes which are strengthening farmer livelihoods, improving climate resilience, and enhancing food security. The engagement also sets the framework for intensified implementation as the project enters its final year. The consultation also highlighted key project pillars, including capacity building for climate adaptation, rainwater harvesting, advanced production systems, and the development of agri-parks aimed at scaling production, improving standards, and creating diversified income opportunities for farmers.