AGP Executive Report

Climate Resilience Funding (CABRIC): Grenada is among five Caribbean countries receiving about US$25m total under the Green Climate Fund-backed CABRIC programme, with roughly US$5m earmarked per country for locally led projects. Food Security & Agriculture: OECS and Grenada hosted a Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Sept 1–3) bringing 150+ participants to push agricultural transformation and reduce heavy food import dependence (US$658m annually for the region). Climate-Resilient Education: St Dominic’s RC School Block #5 was officially handed over in Grenada (EC$1.44m), designed to be climate-resilient and serve as an emergency shelter. Water & Energy Security (Desalination): A feature looks at how desalination is moving from emergency option to mainstream water security tool—while raising environmental and cost concerns. Grenada’s EV Push: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026, highlighting transport electrification plans, charging expansion, and end-of-life battery management. Health & Community Resilience: Grenada strengthens respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness through a PAHO/WHO-supported national plan validation workshop. Tourism Health Support: GHTA runs a free PSA screening programme for 100 men (Sept 1–30) via Allied Medical Laboratory. Local Environment Work: A Grenada Clean and Healthy Ocean project seeks a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant to boost waste management and public awareness.

Climate Resilience Funding (CABRIC): The Caribbean CABRIC programme is opening grant funding for locally led climate resilience projects, with about US$25m across five countries (including Grenada) and an estimated US$5m per country, targeting coastal erosion, extreme weather, ecosystem degradation and livelihood threats. Food Security & Agriculture (OECS Symposium): OECS and Grenada hosted a Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, bringing 150+ participants to push agricultural transformation and reduce heavy regional dependence on imported food (US$658m annually). Climate-Resilient Education (St Dominic’s RC School Block #5): Grenada handed over a reconstructed, climate-resilient school block designed to double as an emergency shelter, funded by the CDB and completed at EC$1.44m. Water Security Debate (Desalination): A new look at desalination argues it’s moving from “emergency” to mainstream water security, while warning of environmental and financial risks as climate pressures intensify. Disaster-Ready Health (Pandemic Preparedness): Grenada validated updates to its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan with PAHO/WHO support, strengthening roles, surveillance and response systems. Waste & Ocean Cleanup (Consultant RFP): The Nature Conservancy is seeking a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant for a 5-year Clean and Healthy Ocean project focused on improving waste management and public awareness in Grenada. Energy Transition (World EV Day 2026): Grenada marked World EV Day, highlighting efforts to expand charging infrastructure and manage end-of-life EV batteries as the country works to cut exposure to imported fuel price swings.

Climate Resilience Funding (CABRIC): The Caribbean CABRIC programme is opening grant applications for locally led climate resilience projects, with about US$25m across The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and St Lucia (around US$5m per country). Grants range from small (up to US$150,000) to medium (US$150,000–US$300,000) and large (US$300,000–US$500,000), targeting coastal erosion, extreme weather, ecosystem degradation and livelihood threats. Food Security & Agriculture: OECS and Grenada hosted the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, pushing agricultural transformation and regional trade commitments, with leaders stressing the Caribbean’s heavy food import bill (US$658m annually) and the need for youth and women-led solutions. Disaster-Ready Schools: Grenada handed over the reconstructed St Dominic’s RC School Block #5, designed as a climate-resilient learning space and emergency shelter, funded by CDB and the Basic Needs Trust Fund Programme. Water Security Debate: A look at whether desalination can solve water problems highlights both its growing role in coastal water security and the environmental and energy risks it brings. Health & Preparedness: Grenada advanced pandemic readiness by validating updates to its National Respiratory Pathogen Preparedness and Response Plan, supported by PAHO/WHO. Local Environment Calls: A Grenada Clean and Healthy Ocean project is seeking a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant to boost waste management and public awareness.

Water Security Debate: A new look at desalination argues it’s moving from “emergency” to mainstream water security as CARICOM faces drought pressure, but warns of environmental and energy costs. Climate Resilience Funding: The CABRIC programme is opening grant funding for locally led coastal resilience in the Caribbean, with Grenada among five participating countries and support aimed at coastal erosion, extreme weather, ecosystem damage and livelihoods. Agriculture & Food Security: OECS and Grenada hosted a Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, pushing agricultural transformation with more than 150 participants and a focus on regional trade and practical commitments. Disaster-Ready Schools: Grenada officially handed over the reconstructed St Dominic’s RC School Block #5, designed as a climate-resilient facility and emergency shelter, funded through CDB and the Basic Needs Trust Fund. EV Transition: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026, highlighting the push to cut motoring costs and reduce oil-price vulnerability through transport electrification and charging expansion. Health & Tourism Workers: GHTA’s free PSA screening returns for 100 men in September, linking tourism wellbeing to early prostate cancer detection. Local Environment Call: A Grenada Clean and Healthy Ocean project seeks a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant to boost waste management and public awareness.

Water Security Debate: A new look at desalination argues it’s moving from “emergency option” to mainstream coastal water security, while warning of fresh environmental, financial, and geopolitical risks. Climate Finance for Coasts: The CABRIC programme (backed by the Green Climate Fund) is opening grant funding for locally led climate resilience projects across the Caribbean, with Grenada among five participating countries and support aimed at coastal erosion, extreme weather, ecosystem damage, and livelihoods. Food Security Push: OECS and Grenada hosted a Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, putting young farmers and women at the centre of agricultural transformation and regional trade commitments. Disaster-Ready Schools: Grenada handed over the reconstructed St Dominic’s RC School Block #5, designed as a climate-resilient facility and emergency shelter, funded by the CDB and Basic Needs Trust Fund. Health & Resilience: Grenada also advanced pandemic preparedness by validating updates to its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan with PAHO/WHO support. Energy Transition: World EV Day 2026 highlights Grenada’s push to cut motoring costs and reduce oil-price vulnerability through transport electrification and charging expansion.

Climate Resilience Finance: Grenada’s Minister of Finance Dennis Cornwall wrapped up a 3-day UK visit focused on debt sustainability, climate and disaster-resilience financing, and regional cooperation, including talks on climate-resilient debt clauses and disaster-risk financing. Food Security & Agriculture: OECS and Grenada hosted the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Sept 1–3), bringing 150+ young farmers and women to push agricultural transformation and reduce the region’s heavy food import dependence. Disaster-Ready Education: St Dominic’s RC School Block #5 was officially handed over in Grenada as a climate-resilient, emergency-shelter-ready facility funded by the CDB and Basic Needs Trust Fund Programme. Health Preparedness: Grenada strengthened its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a PAHO/WHO-supported validation workshop. Clean Energy Transition: Grenada marked World EV Day 2026, highlighting progress on electric mobility, charging infrastructure, and end-of-life battery planning. Coastal Climate Grants: Bahamas’ CABRIC programme opens grant funding for coastal resilience projects, with Grenada among participating countries. Local Health Access: GHTA’s free PSA screening programme returns for 100 men across Grenada during September.

Climate Finance & Resilience: Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall wraps a 3-day UK visit, pushing for a fairer international system for small island states, including climate-resilient debt clauses and disaster-risk financing. Food Security & Farming Jobs: OECS and Grenada host the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, spotlighting youth, women and differently-abled farmers as key to cutting the region’s heavy food import bill (US$658m a year). School Safety & Climate-Ready Infrastructure: St Dominic’s RC School Block #5 is handed over after reconstruction, now built to be climate-resilient and to serve as an emergency shelter. Clean Ocean & Waste Management: The Nature Conservancy seeks a Grenada communications and stakeholder engagement consultant for a 5-year “Clean and Healthy Ocean” project focused on improving waste management and public awareness. Health in Tourism: Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association launches free PSA prostate screening for 100 men (40+) across September. Transport Electrification: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026, highlighting steps to expand charging and manage end-of-life EV batteries. Coastal Climate Grants (Regional): CABRIC opens grant funding for locally led coastal resilience projects across participating Caribbean countries, with Grenada included. Preparedness for Respiratory Pandemics: Grenada strengthens its National Respiratory Pathogen Preparedness and Response Plan after a national validation workshop with PAHO/WHO.

World EV Day 2026: Grenada marks the day under “Switching Electric,” pointing to rising fuel costs and outlining steps like EV rollouts in public institutions, expanding charging via the Global Electric Mobility Programme, and a roadmap for end-of-life EV batteries to avoid future waste. Climate Resilience Grants (CABRIC): The Bahamas launches access to up to US$5m for locally led coastal resilience projects under CABRIC, backed by the Green Climate Fund, with support for climate-resilient agriculture, fisheries, nature-based coastal solutions, early warning and emergency health risk management. OECS–EU Talks on CBI: OECS leaders plan a high-level Brussels mission to address EU moves to end visa-free access tied to Citizenship by Investment programmes, aiming to discuss vulnerabilities and practical solutions for small island states. Clean Ocean Project (Waste & Awareness): The Nature Conservancy seeks a Grenada communications and stakeholder engagement consultant for its “Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean” project. Tourism Health Support: GHTA returns its free PSA screening programme for 100 men (40+) across September via the Tourism Enhancement Fund and Allied Medical Laboratory. Heat & Humidity Alert (Regional): Southern California remains under extreme heat warnings, with humidity driving dangerous “feels like” temperatures. Food Environment in Schools (T&T): A call for tighter scrutiny of ultra-processed food marketing in schools, as overweight and obesity rates rise among children. Grenada Football in Schools: The Grenada Football Association launches a grassroots primary school campaign to connect weekly football, school programmes, and pathways into club and national youth representation.

Health & Tourism Resilience: Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) is running a free PSA screening programme for 100 men aged 40+ across September, via its Tourism Enhancement Fund and Allied Medical Laboratory, with pre-registration required. Climate Finance for Coastal Communities: The Bahamas’ CABRIC programme is opening grant applications for locally led climate resilience work, supported by the Green Climate Fund, with Grenada included among five participating countries and funding for coastal protection, early warning, and climate-resilient livelihoods. Waste & Ocean Protection: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has issued an RFP for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for Grenada’s “Clean and Healthy Ocean” project, focused on improving waste management and public awareness. Disaster Preparedness: Grenada strengthened its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a two-and-a-half-day national validation workshop with PAHO/WHO, updating governance, staffing, surveillance, and response roles. Local Jobs & Skills: Grenada Clean and Healthy Ocean also signals ongoing capacity needs, while separate Grenada job and consultancy listings point to continued demand for practical skills and community engagement. EV Transition: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026, highlighting transport electrification, charging expansion, and planning for end-of-life EV battery management.

EU-visa fallout for CBI: OECS leaders, including Grenada, are pushing for a high-level mission to Brussels after the EU signalled moves to end visa-free access for Citizenship by Investment countries, aiming to brief EU leaders on small-island vulnerabilities and seek practical solutions. Tourism health support: The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) is running a free PSA screening programme for 100 men aged 40+ across September, via Allied Medical Laboratory clinics, with pre-registration required. Electric mobility push: Grenada marks World EV Day 2026, highlighting efforts to cut motoring costs and reduce oil-price exposure through transport electrification, charging expansion, and a roadmap for end-of-life EV batteries. Climate resilience grants: The CABRIC programme (backed by the Green Climate Fund) is opening grant funding for locally led coastal climate resilience projects across the region, with Grenada among participating countries and options for small, medium and large grants. Waste and ocean awareness: The Nature Conservancy is seeking a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant for Grenada’s “Clean and Healthy Ocean” project, focused on improving waste management and public awareness. Preparedness planning: Grenada has advanced its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a national validation workshop with PAHO/WHO support, updating roles, legislation and response operations. Jobs and services: Grenada Transport Authority cruise-season hiring is underway (Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives), alongside a Grenada Clean and Healthy Ocean-related consultancy call.

Climate Funding for Resilience: The CABRIC Programme (backed by the Green Climate Fund) is opening grant applications for locally led climate resilience projects across the Caribbean, with Grenada among five participating countries and an estimated US$5m available. Clean Ocean Waste Push: The Nature Conservancy is calling for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for Grenada’s “Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean” project, aiming to boost public awareness and waste management. Pandemic Preparedness (One Health): Grenada has updated its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a national validation workshop, strengthening governance, surveillance, community protection, and infection control. Tourism Jobs (Cruise Season): The Grenada Tourism Authority is hiring a Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives for the 2026–27 cruise season, including visitor support around St George’s and Grand Anse. Agriculture & Youth: The OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium highlighted the need for transparent access to crown lands for young farmers, alongside climate-smart training and better pathways to finance. Local Environment Work: Grenada’s Central Statistical Office is seeking consultancy support for a Living Conditions report that will include climate/disaster vulnerability analysis.

Pandemic Preparedness: Grenada has updated its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan after a two-and-a-half-day national validation workshop with PAHO/WHO, prioritising changes to law, staffing, roles, surveillance, community protection, risk communication, clinical care, infection control, medical countermeasures, financing and coordination, using a One Health approach that links human, animal and environmental health. Clean Ocean & Waste: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for a 5-year “Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean” project, aiming to boost public awareness and improve waste management. Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is recruiting a Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives for the 2026–2027 cruise season, with roles focused on visitor support in St George’s and Grand Anse and basic Spanish or French. Agriculture & Resilience: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands on transparent, affordable terms so young farmers can invest—highlighting climate-smart agriculture, digital innovation, leadership and access to finance and markets. Local Environment Work: A Grenada-linked prescribed burn notice from California’s Cal Fire Siskiyou reports a 30-acre burn planned near White Rock Road, dependent on weather and resources. Community Safety (Non-environment): A separate shootings report in Brooklyn marred the West Indian American Carnival Parade, with victims expected to survive.

Pandemic Preparedness: Grenada held a two-and-a-half-day national validation workshop (with PAHO/WHO) to update its National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan, prioritising changes to match current laws, staffing, roles, and real-world operations, and aligning it with the International Health Regulations (2005) using a One Health approach. Ocean & Waste Management: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) issued an RFP for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for its “Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean” project in Grenada, aiming to boost public awareness and improve waste handling. Renewable Energy Safeguards: A World Bank-funded Grenada tender seeks an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for dual circuit transmission lines, substations, and solar PV (with battery storage) at Pearls, including an Environmental and Social Management Plan. Climate-Resilient Agriculture Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to provide crown lands on transparent terms that young farmers can afford over 10 years, with climate-smart agriculture and access to finance and markets highlighted at the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium. Local Jobs & Skills: Grenada’s Clean and Healthy Ocean project also points to broader capacity-building needs, while a separate Grenada vacancy lists multi-skilled carpentry work including hurricane-rated window and door installs—skills that matter for resilience.

Ocean & Waste Management: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has issued an RFP for a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for Grenada’s “Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean” project, aiming to boost public awareness and project visibility over the five-year programme. Jobs & Skills (Construction Resilience): A separate vacancy notice seeks a Multi-Skilled Carpenter, including installation of hurricane-rated window and door systems and tile finishing—work that directly supports safer, high-wind building standards. Climate & Risk (Renewables Safeguards): Grenada’s OECS Data for Decision Making (DDM) project is also moving ahead with a World Bank-funded consultancy to analyze living conditions data and produce a national report, including climate/disaster vulnerability work. Renewable Energy Impact Review: Another World Bank-backed call requests an ESIA consultancy for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with battery storage) at Pearls, including mitigation planning under World Bank and Grenada climate resilience requirements. Disability-Inclusive Work: The UN’s HireAbility Campaign is rolling out across the Caribbean, with Grenada-linked youth leadership behind the push for barrier-free, decent employment for people with disabilities.

Climate & Water Risk: CIMH and UWI’s climate group warn the Caribbean could face a severe drought and heat crisis stretching into 2027 as El Niño strengthens, with below-normal rainfall and more hot-spell days likely across Windwards, Leewards and ABC islands—raising pressure on water supplies, farming and public health. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to give young farmers access to crown lands on transparent terms, with 10-year arrangements banks can recognize as collateral, and stressed inclusion for people with disabilities in training and finance. Renewables Planning: Grenada’s World Bank-backed RREIIF project is seeking consultants for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV at Pearls, including mitigation plans. Disability-Inclusive Work: A UN regional HireAbility campaign launched across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, calling on employers to break barriers and expand decent jobs for people with disabilities; Grenada’s Zinzee Noel is credited with helping spark the initiative. Tourism Jobs: The Grenada Tourism Authority is recruiting temporary cruise-season Team Leader and Customer Service Representatives for Oct 2026–27, including basic Spanish or French. Wildfire Management: In the US, Cal Fire Siskiyou plans a 30-acre prescribed burn near White Rock Road west of Grenada, dependent on weather and resource availability.

Climate Risk: CIMH and UWI warn the Caribbean could face a severe drought and heat crisis into 2027 as strengthening El Niño brings hotter, drier conditions, with reduced rainfall and higher evaporation likely to trigger drought across Windwards, Leewards and ABC islands. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to provide crown lands on transparent terms that young farmers can afford over 10 years, stressing inclusion must be structural and not ceremonial. Renewables Planning: Grenada seeks consultants for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for dual circuit transmission lines, substations and solar PV (with battery storage) at Pearls, including mitigation plans under World Bank and climate resilience policies. Disability-Inclusive Work: A UN regional campaign, HireAbility, is pushing Caribbean employers to break barriers and expand decent jobs for people with disabilities, building on Grenada youth advocate Zinzee Noel’s earlier push. Tourism Jobs: Grenada Tourism Authority is recruiting temporary cruise-season Team Leaders and Customer Service Representatives, including roles supporting visitors around St George and Grand Anse. Wildfire Management: Cal Fire Siskiyou plans a 30-acre prescribed burn near White Rock Road west of Grenada, dependent on weather and available resources. Youth Farming Recognition: Two young Dominican farmers won regional agricultural honours, highlighting diversification as a resilience strategy. Sports (Local Mention): At the Diamond League final in Brussels, Grenada’s Anderson Peters finished fourth as Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won the javelin title.