In Haiti, the biodiversity and tropical forest assessment report was prepared to provide information and analysis as requested by USAID/Haiti, required by the U.S. Congress, and stipulated in the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961. This report updates the 2006 Biodiversity and Tropical Forest Assessment report and seeks to provide a concise and targeted assessment to inform USAID/Haiti’s programming and policy decisions. The report focuses on the status of biodiversity and tropical forests in Haiti, institutional structure, legislation, policies, and ongoing activities affecting biodiversity, and potential impacts of climate change and natural disasters. The report highlights the importance of protected areas in Haiti, with a total of 12 national parks and protected areas covering approximately 5% of the country’s land area. These protected areas are managed by the Agence National des Aires Protégées (ANAP) and the Commission de la Mise en Œuvre de l’ANAP (CMO). The report also notes that Haiti has a rich biodiversity, with over 1,000 plant species, 300 bird species, and 100 mammal species. The report identifies several key threats to biodiversity and tropical forests in Haiti, including deforestation, land degradation, and climate change. Deforestation is a major concern, with an estimated 90% of Haiti’s forests having been cleared since the 16th century. The report highlights the importance of sustainable forest management and reforestation efforts to mitigate the impacts of deforestation. The report also examines the institutional structure and legislation affecting biodiversity in Haiti. The report notes that the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development (MARNDR) is responsible for the management of natural resources, including forests and wildlife. The report also highlights the importance of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) in guiding biodiversity conservation efforts in Haiti. The report concludes by highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to biodiversity conservation in Haiti, including the protection of protected areas, sustainable forest management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. The report recommends that USAID/Haiti support the development of a national biodiversity strategy and action plan, as well as the implementation of sustainable forest management practices and reforestation efforts. The report also examines the potential impacts of climate change and natural disasters on biodiversity and tropical forests in Haiti. The report notes that climate change is expected to exacerbate the impacts of deforestation and land degradation, and that natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes can have devastating impacts on biodiversity and tropical forests. Overall, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of the status of biodiversity and tropical forests in Haiti, and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to biodiversity conservation in the country. The report provides recommendations for USAID/Haiti’s programming and policy decisions, and highlights the importance of sustainable forest management, reforestation efforts, and climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in protecting Haiti’s biodiversity and tropical forests.