SIRMM DEMO 1: Rehabilitation of the Body Ponds Wat...

Sustainable land use practices for the conservation of soil and water resources and rehabilitation of the Body Ponds watershed on Antigua The ecosystem integrity and functionality of Antigua has been impacted by a history of unsustainable land use (loss of native vegetation, monoculture, overgrazing, spread of invasive species, uncontrolled fires) and this has impaired ecosystem stability and health, and reduced the ability...

SIRMM DEMO 2: Integrated “ridges to reef” manageme...

Development of an integrated ‘ridges to reefs’ co-management approach for the conservation of resources in the South West region of Antigua Antigua and Barbuda as a small island developing state is entirely dependent on the integrity and productivity of the ecosystem. The majority of protected areas on Antigua and Barbuda exist on paper without management plans, dedicated management...

SIRMM DEMO 3: Integrated Management of Codrington ...

Integrated Planning and Management for the sustainable use of Codrington Lagoon (Barbuda) The island ecosystem of Barbuda has not been subject to the same intense levels of development as experienced by Antigua. This situation may soon change due to the increasing demand for residential accommodation and tourist developments. A central feature of the island is Codrington Lagoon which is a ...

SIRMM DEMO 4: Promoting best practices in waste wa...

Promoting best practices in water conservation and waste water disposal and grey water re-use in the North West tourism zone Antigua North West Coast of Antigua is the main tourism zone on the island, with the greatest concentration of hotels and the highest levels of water use. This area is however within the Cedar Grove Watershed (W1) which is a drought risk zone with limited ground water stores and the lowest annual...