Among our panelists are Yulissa Alvarez from the local organization Centro Naturaleza (Dominican Republic), Johannes Horstmann from OroVerde, who will be talking about the work in Haiti and Cuba, Jose Gerhartz from the Caribbean Biological Corridor, as well as  Toa Loaiza Lange from the German Government (BMU/IKI) and Ulrike Krauss from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, who will both share their views from a donors perspective. Michael Kühn from Welthungerhilfe will host of the event.

The participants will highlight how the project’s EbA approach helps to integrate ecosystem conservation, restoration, and adaptation to climate change while assuring food security in rural communities – all while fostering local ownership. Additionally, the threat of climate change impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning will be presented with examples from Hispaniola, along with recommendations for much needed mitigation and adaptation strategies.