Craig Henry

Craig Henry joined the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) in March 2020 as Programme Officer. For the most part, he oversaw the SLUNCF’s grant-making programme which included reviewing proposals in response to calls for proposals; providing support to SLUNCF grantees and their projects, as well as undertaking effective monitoring and evaluation of these projects. In July 2021, Mr Henry was appointed as CEO of the organisation, acting on behalf of the Board and Secretariat and in the interest of its mission which is to secure and provide sustainable financing to support the conservation, restoration, and effective management of Saint Lucia’s biodiversity and natural resources. Mr Henry is actively engaged in a range of activities in support of the SLUNCF’s core work programmes areas, fundraising and grant-making. This necessitates a huge emphasis on partnerships; thinking outside the box and creating synergies in order to create a greater impact in the local conservation landscape.  Mr Henry has the pleasure of heading one of the more advanced National Conservation Trust Funds (NCTFs) within the Caribbean Sustainable Finance Architecture at the core of which is the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF).  The SLUNCF has over the years developed a diverse mix of funding agreements with other longterm financial mechanisms in the pipeline. He has shown a great willingness to learn and to share in the hopes that the SLUNCF along with other partners can advance national conservation priorities.