Grenada has launched its revised Climate Change National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025–2030, taking a decisive step toward fortifying the country’s national response to climate change with the launch of the country’s revised Climate Change National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025–2030.

The revised NAP builds on progress made under the previous plan while introducing more ambitious and integrated approaches across all sectors. The five-year strategy outlines 14 Programmes of Action, targeting critical areas such as water resource management, climate-smart agriculture, strengthened health systems, disaster preparedness, and the preservation of natural ecosystems. The plan was formally introduced by Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell during a keynote address at the official launching ceremony on Wednesday November 26, 2025,. The launch event also celebrated the reconstitution of the Climate Change Focal Point Network, which aims to boost coordination across sectors as the country faces intensifying climate threats.

Addressing government officials, development partners, and members of civil society and students, Prime Minister Mitchell underscored both the urgency of the climate crisis and the nation’s determination to confront it head-on.  He emphasized that climate change is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality shaping the lives of Grenadians across the tri-island state.

“We know all too well how exposed our islands are to a changing climate, We experience these shifts not in theory, but in the realities that our citizens face each year,” the Prime Minister said, pointing to sea level rise, intensified storms, prolonged drought, and coastal erosion. “These are not theoretical concerns; they disrupt the rhythms that generations before us relied on.”

He reflected on the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which struck the country one year ago with unprecedented force. The storm, he said, served as a sobering reminder that “our islands Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique stand on the frontline of a global crisis.”

Prime Minister Mitchell and development partners expressed gratitude to key international partners, including the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the G-CREWS Project, the NAP Global Network hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and the Green Climate Fund all of whom played integral roles in shaping the revised plan.

Minister James during her remarks noted that while climate change is often presented in scientific reports and models, its impacts are deeply felt in the daily lives of Grenadians through unpredictable weather, extreme heat, shifting rainfall patterns, and the growing strain on communities and natural systems.

“In this context, the National Adaptation Plan is a statement of principle and a reflection of national priorities,” she said. “It shows how we safeguard our communities, protect our water and food systems, strengthen our health infrastructure, and preserve our ecosystems while reimagining how Grenada can thrive in an era of global uncertainty.”

The revised NAP introduces a pioneering Programme of Action on Climate Mobility, a sector where Grenada is among the first countries globally to formalize national planning.

“This Programme recognizes that displacement and climate-driven movement are emerging realities,” Minister James stated. “We must prepare with proactive planning, protection frameworks, and community-centered solutions.”

Beyond climate mobility, the NAP charts a pathway toward climate-smart agriculture, resilient health systems, sustainable energy, and climate-ready infrastructure. Minister James emphasized that adaptation must be seen not only as protection but as transformation—a means to modernize the economy, empower people, and drive innovation.

“Resilience cannot be built by institutions alone,” she affirmed. “It is built by communities, by farmers and fisherfolk, by entrepreneurs, by young people, and by every citizen contributing to the fabric of our nation.”

Delivering welcome remarks, Dr. Orville Grey, Head of Secretariat for the NAP Global Network, praised Grenada’s leadership in climate adaptation and highlighted the country’s progress over the past decade. The NAP Global Network  has supported more than 90 countries—including Grenada—in advancing national adaptation efforts since 2014.

“This revised NAP advances Grenada’s resilience agenda and strengthens leadership and ownership at all levels,” Dr. Grey said, commending Grenada’s “renewed national commitment to climate resilience.” He noted that Grenada was among the first developing nations to produce a National Adaptation Plan in 2017 and remains one of the few globally to publish a formal NAP progress report, reinforcing its dedication to transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

The revised NAP outlines Grenada’s adaptation priorities through 2030, focusing on strengthened institutional frameworks, community-level resilience, and improved access to climate finance.

Dr. Grey stated that the NAP Global Network will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Climate Resilience and the National Climate Change Committee. This includes developing adaptation investment briefs to help mobilize the US$572 million required for full NAP implementation. Ongoing support will also focus on strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, expanding human resource capacity, and identifying innovative financing solutions.

Dr. Roxanne Graham-Victor, National Climate Change Adaptation Officer, in her address provided overview on the journey thus far to completing Grenada’s revised Climate Change National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025–2030. She stated that the NAP revision began with a 2022 progress review that highlighted successes and areas needing improvement which eventually led  nationwide consultations engaging over 200 stakeholders from government, NGOs, youth and gender groups, the private sector, and civil society in order to gather pertinent information that was later incorporated into the revised NAP.

“What makes this NAP process different from the first is a few key improvements. In addition to deeper community engagement, I want to highlight our ongoing Youth in Action for Climate Change Adaptation campaign, which has already reached more than 15 primary and secondary schools—and, as promised in the NAP, extends all the way into preschools. Using tools like the Adapting to Climate Change colouring book, we are engaging young minds through learning and creativity. This plan also embodies a gender-responsive, socially inclusive approach. It recognizes the differentiated impacts of climate change and the evolving roles and realities of men, women, boys, and girls in our society,” Dr Graham-Victor explained.

The launch of the revised National Adaptation Plan was made possible through funding and support from the NAP Global Network and IISD, Canada. Additional financial and technical assistance was provided by key partners, including Germany’s Federal Ministry, the G-CREWS Project, and Ireland’s International Development Programme. The NAP 2025–2030 now marks a significant milestone in Grenada’s climate agenda, setting the stage for more coordinated, strategic, and forward-thinking adaptation efforts in the years ahead.