Climate Risk & Water Security: CIMH and UWI warn the Caribbean could face a severe drought and heat crisis into 2027 as El Niño strengthens, with reduced rainfall and higher hot-spell days likely hitting Windwards, Leewards and ABC islands. Biodiversity Policy: CARICOM has begun national consultations on the Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its Resource Mobilisation and Implementation Strategy, with Grenada’s climate-resilience ministry stressing that climate resilience and biodiversity must be treated together. Renewable Energy Planning (Grenada): The World Bank-backed RREIIF is seeking a consultant to carry out an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with battery storage) at Pearls. Agriculture & Climate-Smart Skills: OECS is pushing transparent access to crown lands for young farmers, while an OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium in Grenada will train participants in climate-resilient farming, agribusiness, digital skills and market access. Regional Water/Waste Conference: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA conference (Oct 12–16) on water security, climate resilience, wastewater and solid waste management, with Nawasa and GSWMA co-hosting. Disability-Inclusive Jobs (UN): The UN’s HireAbility Campaign launches across the Caribbean to break workplace barriers and expand decent employment for people with disabilities, with Grenada youth advocate Zinzee Noel cited as a key driver.