Water & Waste Security: Grenada is set to host the 35th Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference (12–16 Oct 2026), with Nawasa and the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority co-hosting, aiming to boost regional action on water security, wastewater and solid waste management. Climate & Drought Watch: Caribbean leaders are being urged to prepare for a potentially severe drought and heat crisis stretching into 2027 as strengthening El Niño drives hotter, drier conditions, raising pressure on water, farming and public health. Biodiversity Planning: CARICOM has started national consultations in Grenada and across the region to advance endorsement of the Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its implementation and funding plan, linking biodiversity to climate resilience and sustainable development. Renewables Project Steps: Grenada’s government is seeking consulting firms for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with battery storage) at Pearls, including an Environmental and Social Management Plan. Agriculture & Resilience Skills: OECS is pushing governments to provide crown lands on transparent, bank-recognised terms for young farmers, while a Grenada-linked OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium will train participants in climate-smart farming, agribusiness, digital skills and access to finance. Disability-Inclusive Jobs: A UN regional HireAbility campaign is calling on Caribbean employers to break workplace barriers and expand decent employment for people with disabilities, building on commitments from businesses and youth advocates including Grenada’s Zinzee Noel.