The Caribbean: Planning for Adaptation to Global Climate Change Project has its origin in the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States which took place in Barbados in April/May 1994. During this conference, the small island developing states of the Caribbean requested OAS assistance in developing a project on adaptation to climate change for submission to the GEF. The project was submitted for consideration of the GEF endorsed by CARICOM's Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
The GEF Council approved the project as part of its Work Program in May, 1995. The countries and CARICOM have maintained an active level of participation throughout the project preparation phase. A Project National Focal Point (NFP) has been designated for each country.
The OAS with its own resources and resources from the GEF Project Development Facility supported detailed project preparation from August 1995 to July 1996. Each of the eleven countries held a National Consultation to define their participation in the project followed by a report that was submitted by December 22, 1995. Three regional workshops were held with the participation of the National Focal Points and regional agencies to discuss and reach agreement on key aspects of the project. The OAS also prepared and disseminated informational brochures on the project.
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