The success of the PROCARIBE+ Project is deeply rooted in the collaboration between our regional partners and co-executing agencies.

As we gather this week for the Fourth PROCARIBE+ Project Execution Group (PEG) meeting in Panama City, we are reminded that meaningful implementation is only possible when we work together and jointly identify solutions to our shared challenges.

The Project Executive Group is composed of the PROCARIBE+ Co-executing Partners which are leading the project’s in-country activities across the Wider Caribbean. At the meeting, the participants jointly reviewed progress with the delivery of their work plans, prepared for the Mid-term PROCARIBE+ Project Board Meeting and discussed means to enhance the Project’s communications approach. 

The meeting served as a critical space to deepen relationships and co-create the path forward for the PROCARIBE+ Project, ensuring that it will deliver a long-lasting impact across the Wider Caribbean.

To close off the week, participants visited the Galeta Marine Laboratory of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, where representatives from the Panamanian Ministry of Environment showcased their work on seagrass monitoring. This effort, supported in part through a partnership between the PROCARIBE+ Project and the Pew Charitable Trusts, is helping to create enabling conditions for the development of sustainable finance mechanisms based on blue carbon. 

We wish to thank all PROCARIBE+ Co-Executing Partners for their positive contributions during our sessions and for their unwavering commitment to supporting the region in its transition toward a sustainable and resilient Blue Economy.

Some Context about PEG Meeting 3

Successful implementation of the PROCARIBE+ Project hinges on establishing strong relationships and effective collaboration with our Co-Executing Partners. These partners are the engine for executing critical on-the-ground activities in PROCARIBE+ participating countries and across the Wider Caribbean region.

On November 25, 2025, the Project celebrated its Third Project Executive Group (PEG) Meeting, regrouping our partners to reflect on our joint progress and strategically plan for the upcoming year.

We were excited to learn about the advancements in key areas, including:

• Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)

• Fisheries Traceability

• Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

• The development of robust "blue" Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

It is clear that our partners are intensely committed to achieving our joint objectives for PROCARIBE+ to be a success. We look forward to continuing this vital exchange and finding common approaches to support project execution and ensuring lasting impacts for the Caribbean and its communities. By working together we can overcome challenges and secure a more resilient and sustainable ocean for the Wider Caribbean.