Tonnes of emissions avoided
220.2k
Beneficiaries
474.0k
Financing
Public Sector
GCF Financing
USD 27,605,010
Co-Financing
USD17,600,000
Project Value
45.2m
Latest News
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Navigating Barbados’ Water Woes
By Samantha Hazlewood-Ermay Communication & Marketing Consultant WSRN-S Barbados project Barbados, the gem of the Caribbean, boasting of stunning beaches, a vibrant culture and warm hospitality. But behind this picturesque island lies a pressing issue: water scarcity. Ranked among the 15th water-scarcest countries globally, some Barbadians face a daily battle for water security, particularly in the rural parishes. Picture…
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WORLD WATER DAY 2024 MURAL CONTEST
Thank you for your interest in the Aquasure Barbados sponsored World Water Day 2024 Contest. This contest was put together to highlight World Water Day as well as to provide a space for artists to share their talents and show how positive collaboration can work. Two (2) finalists will be selected from among the submissions received,…
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Biosecurity Training Certification of 250 Persons
The Centre for Biosecurity Studies (CBS) was successful in securing a consultancy as part of the multifaceted Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados), project in Barbados which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and facilitated by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). The consultancy specifically seeks to train…
What’s Happening
Project Overview
Aquasure Barbados is the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados project – a $90.4 million (USS45.2m) project that is being implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) in collaboration with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Government of Barbados and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA).
The funding includes $55.2 million (US$27.6m) in grants from the GCF and counterpart funding of $35.2 million (US$17.6m) from the Barbados Government.
The project involves boosting the resilience of our water supply to climate change and severe weather hazards through the storage of water. In addition, it improves the sustainability of the water supply through the generation of cleaner energy from renewable sources.
Project Aims
- Reduce the dependency on diesel-generated electricity to extract and distribute water through the installation of photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems and natural gas microturbines at the Belle, Bowmanston and Hampton Pumping Stations.
- Provide a cleaner alternative to diesel fuel back-up generation with natural gas microturbines at Belle Pumping Station.
- Minimise leaks through mains replacement and real-time monitoring.
- Reduce the contribution of fossil fuel based electricity in the extraction and distribution of water through the installation of photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems at the Belle, Bowmanston and Hampton Pumping Stations.
- Set up rainwater harvesting systems in strategic locations across the island to help conserve water.
The project also includes a Revolving Adaptation Fund Facility (RAFF) to assist households, farmers and small businesses by supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives in the water sector.
The Fund aims to support the installation of water irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems as well as water-saving devices in households, public buildings, hotels and on farms. The RAFF will continue to finance sustainability, advance adaptation and mitigation initiatives in the island’s water sector after the project ends.
Success Stories
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2022 Symposium
The main objectives of the symposium were to raise the level of awareness in the youth sector and the general public at large about groundwater in Barbados and its link to sustainable development at the national level. We believe that you/your organization are/is a key stakeholder as it relates to ground water issues, thus your participation…
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Barbados launches first Caribbean climate resilience project
A launch event at the Bowmanston water pumping station has marked the start of the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados) project, the first GCF-funded project in the Caribbean to move to implementation. The project will strengthen the resilience of Barbados to the impacts of climate change, as well as supporting…
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How GCF is enhancing water security
Fresh water is a scarce resource on the small island of Barbados. With few streams and rivers above ground, most freshwater is sourced from aquifiers beneath the island. Wells and boreholes allow access to water from these underground caves and streams. But climate change is causing sea levels to rise, resulting in salt infiltration that…
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2020 Internships
The GCF Internship Programme is now open for applications. The programme is designed for talented young individuals that have an interest in GCF’s operations and would like to gain experience working at the world’s largest climate fund. Interested candidates should apply by 24 March, with an expected start date of 15 June 2020.