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Haiti

Haiti

Size: 10,714 mi² or 27,750 km²
Population: 11.4 mi
Language: Haitian Kreyol, French
Government: Self
Tallest Peak: Pic la Selle/Morne La Selle at 8,793 feet/2,680 meters
Rare Species: Black-capped Petrel (seabird)
Fun Fact: The word “Haiti” comes from the Taino word Ayiti meaning ‘Land of Mountains.’
Trivia Question: An uprising against French colonists, lasting over a decade, ended in 1804 with what result?
Answer: Haiti was the first Black-led republic and the first independent Caribbean state.

Projects in this location

Black-Capped Petrel International Working Group

The Black-capped Petrel Working Group is a team of conservationists, researchers, and educators whose mission is to conserve the endangered Black-capped Petrel.
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Caribbean Climate Justice Camp

Caribbean Climate Justice Camp

The Climate Justice Camp brought together people from the region to take part in four days of workshops and events to further work for climate justice in the Caribbean.
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Community Celebration of Nature in Haiti

EPIC is passionate about the unique success realized through celebration and storytelling efforts of the Haitian communities involved in Black-capped Petrel conservation.
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EPIC 2026 Wall Calendar from Seas & Scenes Photo Contest

A 12-month Caribbean wall calendar featuring contest photography, island-specific trivia, and quotes from local voices. Supporting EPIC’s conservation work.
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Prevention of Tower Collisions by Petrels

A threat to Black-capped Petrels, as with other seabirds that travel overland nocturnally, is mortality from strikes and groundings associated with artificial light.
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Scientific Research on Black-Capped Petrels in Haiti

EPIC’s research priorities are to track the population status of this endangered species, identify threats, and implement conservation actions to minimize those threats.
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Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025

A region-wide photo contest celebrating the beauty, wildlife, and spirit of the Caribbean while inspiring environmental awareness through art and storytelling.
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Storytelling through Films in Haiti

Storytelling and film have proven to be a powerful conservation strategy.
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Sustainability Education for Youth in Haiti

School children in the village of Boukan Chat, Haiti experience science and nature education focused on the ecology and biodiversity of their watershed.
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Sustainable Farming in Haiti

EPIC and partners work to provide tools, resources, and training for Haitian farmers to grow sustainable crops to feed their community and provide ongoing income.
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