Biodiversity

The Americas is one of the most important and diverse areas of biological diversity to be found on the planet: it host eight of the world’s 25 most diverse and critically important ecosystems. A main focus of the work of the OAS is to support the exchange of information critical for decision-makers and the public in conserving this rich and unique heritage.

Ongoing Projects and Initiatives

ReefFix: An ICZM Coral Reef Restoration, Watershed Management and Capacity Building Demonstration Project for the Caribbean.is an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Coral Reef and Mangrove Restoration and Watershed Management Demonstration program that works with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to restore and effectively manage coastal resources. More...

 Events and News

April 14-16, 2009. Bahamas.      Moriah Harbour Cay National Park in Exuma situated between Little & Great Exuma.

February 19-23 2009. Nassau, Bahamas. WHMSI-SCSCB bird monitoring training workshop

February 10-12, 2009. Dominican Republic. National Park of the East Workshop.

January 13-15,  2009. Jamaica. Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, OAS, IABIN Workshop. More..

This page was last updated on Wednesday September 29, 2010.