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Title:

STAR-Fish: Sustainable Technologies for Adaptation and Resilience in Fisheries

Agreement Number:

7456262 P012938001

Agreement Value:

$4,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 4, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

This project aims to increase clean energy transition in the Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture sectors. It promotes sustainable energy technologies and encourages low carbon or carbon neutral fishery certification in the region. The project also aims to strengthen fisheries’ value chains by developing viable business models to promote the economic sustainability of various actors, ranging from owners, operators, and users of the fishing, fish storage, and processing facilities in the sector. Project activities include: (1) promoting resilient and inclusive value chain market and skills development; (2) promoting more sustainable energy use in the fisheries sector; and (3) enhancing skills of fisheries and market-level actors engaged in fisheries or aquaculture.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) a strengthened enabling environment for an inclusive and
gender-responsive governance for clean energy transition in Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture sectors; and (2) increased adoption of renewable energy solutions and technologies by targeted market actors in
Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Location:

Belize City, BZ

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00174

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechan

Recipient's Legal Name:

Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechan

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.