Resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems in Cuba

The Guanahacabibes peninsula in Cuba's far west, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1987, and Santa Lucia beach in the province of Pinar del Río, are home to a wealth of terrestrial and marine biodiversity, including mangroves and coral reefs. BRL Ingénierie carried out a vulnerability assessment and drew up a concerted strategy and action plan for adapting to climate change and protecting these special ecosystems.

The study culminated in the preparation of a project to be financed by the French Global Environmental Fund, integrating various components:

• improving knowledge of ecosystems and their evolution
• strengthening national and international cooperation on climate change issues
• establishing appropriate governance to manage human activities and protect ecosystems in Playa Santa Lucia
• strengthen the planning and governance of Guanahacabibes National Park
• implement innovative adaptation measures at both sites.