ABOUT THE FUND
Climate change adaptation is an urgent priority to ensure the security and viability of the islands, but the scale of funding required to adapt and to transition to green energy far outstrips the resources of the islands.
Due to its constitutional status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, The Virgin Islands is ineligible to access international climate funds such as the Adaptation Fund or Green Climate Fund. Additionally, The Virgin Islands does not receive any direct climate finance from the United Kingdom.
About the fund
Climate change adaptation is an urgent priority to ensure the security and viability of the islands, but the scale of funding required to adapt and to transition to green energy far outstrips the resources of the islands.
Due to its constitutional status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, The Virgin Islands is ineligible to access international climate funds such as the Adaptation Fund or Green Climate Fund. Additionally, The Virgin Islands does not receive any direct climate finance from the United Kingdom.
VIRGIN ISLANDS CLIMATE CHANGE TRUST FUND
Climate change adaptation is an urgent priority to ensure the security and viability of the islands, but the scale of funding required to adapt and to transition to green energy far outstrips the resources of the islands.
Due to its constitutional status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, The Virgin Islands is ineligible to access international climate funds such as the Adaptation Fund or Green Climate Fund. Additionally, The Virgin Islands does not receive any direct climate finance from the United Kingdom.
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund provides a trusted and secure solution to raising much-needed climate finance from the international community to support priority climate change adaptation and mitigation projects and programmes across The Virgin Islands.
The Trust Fund is currently seeking bilateral and independent donors to support its first grant cycle. Contact the Trust Fund to support The Virgin Islands’ journey to resilience!
Transparency
We are committed to open and accountable use of funds at every stage of the process.
Clear reporting ensures stakeholders can see where resources are allocated and the impact they deliver.
Independence
The Fund operates with independence in decision-making to ensure fairness and integrity.
Funding decisions are guided by need, impact, and evidence — not external influence.
Responsible Resource Management
All funding is managed with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and long-term value.
We prioritise investments that deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable impact.
CORE PRINCIPLES
CORE PRINCIPLES
Fair and Equitable Access
We ensure inclusive access to funding across communities and sectors.
Support is directed to where it is most needed, enabling balanced and equitable climate action.
Empowered Donors
Donors are provided with clear insight into how their contributions are used.
We enable informed giving by connecting funding directly to measurable outcomes and impact.
Blended Funding Sources
The Fund leverages a mix of public, private, and philanthropic capital.
This approach increases scale, reduces risk, and enables more effective climate investment.
OUR IMPACT
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund supports climate resilience and sustainable development across the Territory through targeted, impact-driven investment.
Explore the impact map to see where funding is being delivered and the projects supporting climate action across the Virgin Islands.
MEET OUR CEO
Inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) [February 2026-present], leading the Trust Fund’s operationalisation, capitalisation and investments towards the vision of a “climate Smart Island Chain”.
Recent Director/Head of the Environmental Sustainability Division at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) [2019-2026] mobilising and programming over tens of millions in resources for Climate Change and related priorities benefitting eleven SIDS in partnership with several multilateral and bilateral agencies.
Visionary sustainable development executive with 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, international partnerships, programme management and project delivery for more sustainable – Green | Blue | Circular | Low carbon | Resilient - approaches to socio-economic development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Professional Civil Engineer and Project Manager with significant experience in leading resilient infrastructure project development and implementation addressing vulnerability to climate change and advancing sustainable development goals.
Dynamic, self-motivated and dedicated leader with a passion for values-oriented and transformational engagement through strategic insight, technical rigor and stakeholder influence for impact at-scale.
FAQ's
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is an independent financial mechanism established to raise, manage, and distribute funding for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across the British Virgin Islands.
The fund supports projects focused on climate resilience, renewable energy, infrastructure, environmental protection, and sustainable development across the British Virgin Islands.
Eligible applicants may include government agencies, private sector organisations, NGOs, and community groups working on climate-related initiatives.
Climate finance in the Caribbean involves funding from international donors, institutions, and investors to support projects that address climate change impacts such as sea level rise, extreme weather, and energy transition.
Organisations can partner with climate funds like VICCTF to finance adaptation and mitigation projects aligned with regional climate strategies.
Small island developing states are among the most vulnerable to climate change, making them high-impact opportunities for investment in resilience, sustainability, and long-term economic stability.
The BVI combines strong governance structures with urgent climate needs, creating a unique environment for impactful, transparent climate investment.
Adaptation focuses on adjusting to climate impacts (e.g. flood protection), while mitigation aims to reduce emissions and slow climate change.
The Caribbean faces increasing risks from hurricanes, sea level rise, and ecosystem loss, making climate funding essential for long-term resilience and economic stability.
Through initiatives like VICCTF, the territory is developing funding mechanisms to support renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental protection.
Projects across the region include renewable energy development, coastal protection, water security initiatives, and sustainable tourism programs.
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