The IHO Nature Rangers are calling on residents and youth across Antigua and Barbuda, particularly those in Parham, Seatons, Glanvilles and around the North East Marine Management Area (NEMMA), to participate in a short national survey aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation and community-led environmental action.
The survey, titled, “Community Voices for Conservation”, seeks to better understand community concerns, awareness levels, and interest in biodiversity conservation.
Target communities include residents of Parham, Seatons, Willikies, Glanvilles, and surrounding areas such as Wilikies and Pares whose livelihoods, culture, and wellbeing are closely connected to coastal and marine ecosystems.
Completion of the survey ensures that project activities are community-informed and responsive to real needs.
The data collected will directly guide youth engagement initiatives, environmental education programmes, wetland monitoring, community consultations, and advocacy efforts under the Strengthening Conservation Actions in the North East Marine Management Area, Antigua and Barbuda Project.
This initiative is led by IHO Nature Rangers with additional outreach support provided by the EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network (ESFN). The project aims to empower youth and communities to actively participate in protecting critical ecosystems within NEMMA.
The IHO Nature Rangers has been actively supporting the Seatons and Glanvilles Community with their community clean-up of the Glanvilles football field, and preparing to discuss sign installations.
“This survey continues our work to support existing and new community actions. Community voices are essential to effective conservation,” noted Britney McDonald, Project Manager of the CEPF-funded Conservation project.
“When residents share their perspectives, they help shape practical solutions that protect biodiversity while supporting livelihoods and resilience.”
The survey takes just three (3) minutes to complete and is open to all residents of Antigua and Barbuda.Community members are encouraged to participate by visiting:
By contributing, residents play a direct role in shaping conservation actions that will impact present and future generations.
This activity is part of the “Strengthening Conservation Actions in the North East Management Area, Antigua and Barbuda” project, which is led by the IHO-Nature Rangers and is funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and the World Bank with the implementing support of the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute and partner Integrated Health Outreach.
For media inquiries or more information on the project, contact, Project Manager, Britney McDonald, britmcdonald@outlook.com.