Ecosystem: Multiple Executing entities: Harvesting vetiver, Haiti © UNEP | Marc Lee Steed Location: Haiti Dates: 2013–2016 Implementing a Ridge to Reef Approach to Context Haiti is one of many countries in the Caribbean that face frequent storms and hurricanes. These devasting natural events threatens the safety and wellbeing of many local communities, through impacts such as coastal flooding, sedimentation, and upstream erosion. In addition, environmental degradation from unsustainable practices, as well as unsustainable fishing efforts, increases the pressure on both terrestrial and marine ecosystems and contributes towards erosion and landslides. This project applied Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) through a ridge-to-reef approach, by targeting hazards (flooding, storm surges and erosion), vulnerability (due to unsustainable management) and increasing disaster preparedness (e.g. early warning)to reduce disaster risk for local communities in Port Salut, Haiti. Project objectives: To demonstrate the effectiveness of Eco-DRR through a ridge-to-reef approach to coastal zone management, in reducing the risks of floods, storms/hurricanes, and soil erosion and providing multiple benefits for local livelihoods. To develop local and national capacities for implementing Eco-DRR through a ridge-to-reef approach. To inform national policies and planning on Eco-DRR for improved coastal governance. Funding: European Commission: $300,000 (USD). UNEP staff costs contributed in kind. Mitigate Disaster Risks and Reduce Vulnerabilities in Haiti with 10 partners Nature-based Solution: Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction Biodiversity 54,065 native fruit and forestry trees and 36,300 native mangrove and sea grape trees planted. Climate 141 ha of reforestationto mitigate theimpacts of flooding and storm surges. People 6.5 ha of sustainable vetiver farms established; Increased income and food security; 150 people received training on improved coastalzone management. Achievements: 160