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Dutch Postcode Lottery Commits €2.5M for Nature Conservation in

the Dutch Caribbean

to promote sustainable public awareness, DCNA
management of natural is able to strengthen the
resources on the six Dutch network and support na-
Caribbean islands. DCNA’s ture conservation initiatives
mission is to safeguard na- throughout the Dutch Ca-
ture in the Dutch Carib- ribbean.
bean by helping and as-
sisting the Protected Area DCNA has more than a de-
Management Organiza- cade long history with NPL
tions. By creating a united and their charitable acts
voice, helping to secure or “Goede Doelen“. Since
sustainable funding, shar- 2008, DCNA became a full
ing resources, skills and ex- beneficiary of the NPL and
perience and promoting has received an annual
educational outreach and subsidy.q

The Dutch Postcode Lottery’s (NPL) has just regulated (coastal) development, waste-
announced to continue supporting the water and waste management as well as
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) overgrazing and the impact of invasive
activities by donating €500k each year for species and climate change.
the next five years.
“ Our unique and bountiful tropical islands,
DCNA will use this money for projects to with their high biodiversity and abundance
safeguard nature in the Dutch Caribbean of globally threatened ecosystems and
by assisting the Protected Area Manage- species demands that we stand together
ment Organizations on Aruba, Bonaire, Cu- to safeguard biodiversity. That’s the heart
raçao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. of the DCNA. We are extremely thankful
for the support by the Dutch Postcode Lot-
From rainforests to coral reefs, the Dutch tery and are looking forward continuing to
Caribbeans is home to a wide variety of help the Protected Area Management Or-
natural habitats. These diverse ecosystems ganizations to safeguard the Dutch Carib-
are a magnet for tourists and at the same bean natural treasures” stated Hellen van
time one of the most important sources of der Wal, Chair of DCNA.
income for the Dutch Caribbean. Nature
on the islands is unique and important but About DCNA & NPL
it is also fragile and threatened. Amongst DCNA is a non-profit organization created
the most significant threats include poorly to protect the natural environment and