Grenada is a small island country located between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. It consists of three islands — mainland Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. The country is primarily vulnerable to storms and hurricanes. Storm surges in the coastal area cause localized flooding in low reaches or cliffside erosion. There is also a risk of landslides during the annual rainy season in the mountain regions. The country’s vulnerability is exacerbated by its high dependence on climate-sensitive sectors, such as agriculture and tourism.
INVESTING IN GRENADA
CIF’s investment in Grenada is through its Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR). Grenada is one of six Caribbean island nations participating in a regional PPCR program to improve climate data collection, analysis and sharing, and pilot innovative climate resilient initiatives.
In line with the country's strategic program for climate resilience under PPCR to support mainstreaming climate change in national development planning and decision-making, its $25 million PPCR investment program is focused on efforts to reduce nationwide vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts. Activities include technical and institutional capacity building in Grenada’s forest and water resource management departments, infrastructure enhancements for flood protection, and improved drainage in urban areas, along with investments in post-disaster financing options.
Through the CIF-TAF, approximately $ 350,000 was programmed for technical assistance activities in 2021. The program covered an array of activities that aim to scale up energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment.
