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Building Media Capacity in Reporting on Climate Change Impacts

By GIZ Grenada / May 24, 2024
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The impacts of climate change on the environment and our lives are all around us. What can you do as a key communicator to keep the public abreast of the measures they can take to…

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Safeguarding water infrastructure – a high priority for the G-CREWS Project

By Magali Bongrand / September 13, 2023
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In the labyrinth of global challenges, few imperatives carry as much weight as safeguarding water infrastructure. Within this pressing arena, the G-CREWS (Global Collaboration on Resilient and Effective Water Security) Project emerges as a beacon of proactive stewardship and collaborative action. With its sights set firmly on the preservation and fortification of water infrastructure worldwide, G-CREWS stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in the face of shared threats.
Water infrastructure, the lifeblood of communities and economies, is under constant siege from a myriad of forces—natural disasters, climate change, aging systems, and human-induced pressures. Recognizing the interconnectedness of these challenges and the imperative for coordinated response, the G-CREWS Project has emerged as a pioneering force in the realm of water security.

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Delegation from the German Government visits Grenada 

By Magali Bongrand / March 23, 2023
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The recent visit of a high-level delegation from the German Government to Grenada marks a significant milestone in the burgeoning partnership between the two nations. Against the backdrop of shared interests and mutual goals, the visit underscores the depth of collaboration and the potential for synergistic cooperation in key areas of development.
Led by esteemed representatives from various ministries, the delegation arrived in Grenada with a clear mandate: to strengthen diplomatic ties, foster dialogue, and explore avenues for strategic partnership. With a focus on areas such as climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainable development, the visit signals a commitment to addressing pressing global challenges through collaborative action.

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Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project at COP 27 

By Magali Bongrand / December 12, 2022
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At COP 27, the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project emerges as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the global fight against climate change. Positioned at the intersection of water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development, G-CREWS exemplifies Grenada’s proactive stance in confronting the challenges posed by a changing climate.
With its spotlight firmly fixed on the water sector, G-CREWS embodies a holistic approach to resilience-building, leveraging technology, policy, and community engagement to safeguard vital water resources. At COP 27, the project takes center stage, showcasing its achievements, sharing lessons learned, and forging partnerships to scale up its impact.

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Grenada launches Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4 ll)

By GIZ Grenada / November 1, 2022
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World Ozone Day 2022 Celebrations in Grenada In the context of the World Ozone Day 2022 celebrations in Grenada, GIZ Proklima in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) in Grenada organized a Kick-Off Workshop…

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2nd NDC Investment Forum Working Session: Enabling access to carbon markets: objectives, opportunities and policy options

By GIZ Grenada / July 27, 2022
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From July 5 – 7, 2022 the Caribbean NDC Finance Initiative (NDCFI) hosted its second NDC Investment Forum in Saint Lucia. The NDCFI is a joint initiative of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)…

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Water Conservation Plans – A Climate Resilience Measure

By GIZ Grenada / May 3, 2022
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Most health centres that have undergone a SMART Hospital assessment in Grenada do not have a water conservation plan. This plan, if implemented, can make a facility more resilient to the impacts of climate change…

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Collaboration – The Key To Building Water Awareness

By GIZ Grenada / April 22, 2022
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World Water Day 2022 provided the perfect opportunity for the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) Project to increase greater awareness on the need to conserve our previous resource – Water. The theme for the…

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Environmental Champions: First two hotels in Grenada successfully install water-saving equipment under the G-CREWS Project

By GIZ Grenada / January 11, 2022
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St. George’s Grenada, 7 December 2021   In competing with the most beautiful hot spots on the globe, Grenada’s hotels are to impress with lush gardens, grand swimming pools and flawlessly clean rooms and facilities.…

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Call for Proposals: Solar-Powered Green Air Conditioning

By GIZ Grenada / March 5, 2021
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Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change (C4) is a project commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).   C4…

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