AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism & Climate Risk: UNICEF launched a child-centred, multi-hazard spatial climate risk assessment for the Eastern Caribbean, warning that children in Grenada and the region face overlapping climate threats with no “safe zone” by mid-century. Blue Economy & Pollution: Action Bequia Inc. was selected for Caribbean Biodiversity Fund BluEFin seed funding to tackle plastic and marine pollution, with up to US$250,000 for blue economy projects across eligible countries including Grenada. Waste Management: Grenada commissioned a commercial-grade glass pulveriser (EC$486,000) to boost glass recovery and cut recyclable material entering the waste stream, supported by the Tourism Enhancement Fund. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada hosted an OECS Climate Finance Action Platform capacity-building session to strengthen access to and deployment of climate and nature finance, turning priorities into investment-ready projects. Marine Conservation: Grenada announced its 5th Dive and Conservation Festival (Oct. 26–Nov. 1) focused on “Sustainable Legacy,” pairing reef and wreck exploration with coral restoration and habitat protection. Local Environment Action: Sandals Foundation mobilised 700+ volunteers across the Caribbean for International Coastal Cleanup Day, including a Grenada cleanup along the airport top road to Devil’s Bay. Diplomacy & Climate Cooperation: Nepal and Grenada established diplomatic relations, with both sides citing shared priorities including climate change impacts and SDG progress.
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