Dominica is set to launch a major regional initiative aimed at strengthening the fisheries sector against the impacts of climate change. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy will officially launch the CC4FISH-II Climate Change Resilience in the Caribbean Fisheries Sector Project on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
The project is being supported by the Global Environment Facility, a multilateral funding body that assists countries in addressing environmental challenges. CC4FISH-II is designed to build the capacity of Caribbean states to adapt their fishing industries to changing ocean conditions, rising sea temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events.
Fisheries remain a vital source of livelihood and food security across the Caribbean, including in the Commonwealth of Dominica, where coastal communities from Portsmouth to Grand Bay depend on fishing for income and nutrition. Climate change poses a direct threat to fish stocks, coral reefs and marine ecosystems, making resilience measures essential for the sector's long-term survival.
The launch event is scheduled for 15 September 2026. Further details on the project's specific activities, partner organisations and implementation timeline are expected to be released by the Ministry as the date approaches.
Dominica has positioned itself as a leader in climate resilience efforts in the Eastern Caribbean, with initiatives spanning renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and marine conservation. The CC4FISH-II project extends that commitment to the fisheries sector, which is particularly vulnerable to ocean warming, acidification and shifting weather patterns.
The Global Environment Facility has supported similar projects across the region, recognising that small island developing states face disproportionate risks from climate change despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions. The CC4FISH-II initiative is expected to involve collaboration with regional partners and fisheries authorities across the Caribbean.
For Dominica's fishers and coastal communities, the project represents a potential boost in technical support, training and resources to adapt to changing marine conditions. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has responsibility for both the fisheries sector and the broader blue and green economy agenda, reflecting the government's integrated approach to sustainable development.
Residents and stakeholders in the fisheries sector are advised to monitor official channels for further announcements regarding the launch and how they can participate in or benefit from the project. The Ministry is expected to provide additional information in the coming weeks.
