FP251

Barbados Climate Resilient South Coast Water Reclamation Project (SCWRP)

Barbados Climate Resilient South Coast Water Reclamation Project (SCWRP)

Barbados is among the world's most water-scarce countries, with water abstraction levels exceeding 100 per cent of sustainable aquifer supply during periods of below-average rainfall. Agriculture, a major water consumer, is heavily affected by climate change, disrupting crop production and threatening food security. In addition, Barbados faces significant environmental degradation caused by inadequate wastewater treatment. In 2018, the ageing South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant experienced breakdowns and blockages, resulting in raw sewage flooding the streets and vital tourism areas, creating massive environmental and health hazards.

This project aims to increase Barbados’ water resilience to climate change. Its focus is on increasing water security, food sovereignty, and improving environmental conditions, particularly those of small-scale farmers and residents. Critical infrastructure, such as the South Coast Water Treatment Plant, will be upgraded to efficiently deliver reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge.

The project introduces a novel financing approach through a “Debt-for-Climate Conversion” or debt swap, which will create fiscal space and generate savings over time, allowing Barbados to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure.

Total project value

 

Beneficiaries

 

Direct
50,707
Indirect
231,293
Theme

Adaptation

Result areas

Project timeline

Pipeline

28 May 2024 - 150 days

Funding proposal received

28 May 2024

Cleared by iTAP

01 Oct 2024

Approved

24 Oct 2024 - 8 days so far

Approved by GCF Board

24 Oct 2024

Under implementation

To be completed

One region

  • Latin America and the Caribbean

One country

One priority group

  • Small Island Developing States
USD  
  • Financing
    • Private sector
    • Public sector
  • Size
    • Micro
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large

GCF financing

InstrumentAmount
LoanUSD 30,000,000
GrantUSD 40,000,000
Total GCF Financing
USD 70,000,000

Co-financing

Co-financerInstrumentAmount
Co-FinancingLoanUSD 40,000,000
Total Co-Financing
USD 40,000,000

GCF Contacts

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Project complaints and grievances

GCF Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM)
Phone +82 32 458 6186 (KST)
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Integrity issues

GCF Independent Integrity Unity (IIU)
Phone +82 32 458 6714 (KST)
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Entity

Inter-American Development Bank
Ms. Victoria Eugenia Florez Toro
Primary

Chief, Resource Mobilization Division
1300 New York Avenue, NW, 20577., Washington DC, United States
Ms. Gloria Visconti
Secondary

Lead Climate Change Specialist
1300 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States
Phone + 1 (202) 623-1924
gloriav@iadb.org
More contacts

National Designated Authority

Barbados
Economic Affairs and Investment Division Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
Senator the Honourable Chad Blackman Primary
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment (Economic Affairs and Investment Division)
3rd Floor East, Warrens Office Complex Warrens, St Michael, Barbados
Phone 1 246 535-1302/1 246 535-1317
chad.blackman@barbados.gov.bb
Mrs. Betty Alleyne-Headley Secondary
Permanent Secretary, Economic Affairs and Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
3rd Floor East, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens St. Michael, St. Michael, Barbados
Phone 535-1304/535-1326
Betty.Alleyne-Headley@barbados.gov.bb
Mr. Ricardo Marshall Operational focal point
Director, Roofs to Reefs Programme (R2RP), Prime Minister’s Office
Government Headquarters Bay Street St. Michael, Barbados
Mr. Ronnie Griffith Operational focal point
Chief Economist, Economic Affairs and Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
Ms. Richelle Gaskin Operational focal point
Economist I, Economic Affairs and Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
Ms. Sharifa Roach-Vaughan Operational focal point
Secretary to the Minister, Economic Affairs and Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment