![AGAINST THE STORM [5TH AUGUST 2025] - In a landmark achievement for Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) has been officially accredited by the Green Climate Fund as the island’s direct access entity. The announcement, made this morning, follows a rigorous six-year application process and marks a major step toward faster, more efficient access to climate finance for recovery and resilience. The accreditation is also expected to strengthen national development efforts by unlocking new funding opportunities to address the impacts of climate change.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
AFTER A SIX-YEAR PROCESS, SLDB NOW HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO GLOBAL CLIMATE FUND
AGAINST THE STORM [5TH AUGUST 2025] – In a landmark achievement for Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) has been officially accredited by the Green Climate Fund as the island’s direct access entity. The announcement, made this morning, follows a rigorous six-year application process and marks a major step toward faster, more efficient access to climate finance for recovery and resilience. The accreditation is also expected to strengthen national development efforts by unlocking new funding opportunities to address the impacts of climate change.
