Data & Tools
SCADA for Climate-Resilient Water Operations at NAWASA: Approach, Lessons Learned, and Impact
The implementation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) marks a critical milestone in Grenada’s transition toward a climate-resilient water utility. Developed under the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) program, this activity has moved NAWASA from manual monitoring toward a sophisticated, data-driven operational framework.…
Read MoreDesigning Bank-Ready Green Loans: Lessons from the G-CREWS Grenada Program
The Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project supported the creation of a retail financing program to help Grenadian households invest in water- and energy-saving upgrades so they can better withstand climate impacts. The program focused on measures such as low-flow fixtures and leak repair, rainwater harvesting and storage, energy-efficient appliances, sustainable cooling using natural…
Read MoreGrenada BESS Project
The Government of Grenada invites qualified firms in energy storage, renewable energy, and grid infrastructure to participate in an Early Market Engagement for a forthcoming project at Maurice Bishop International Airport. This initiative, supported by the Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank, involves the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 10.6 MW /…
Read MoreCARICOM States Address Future of Electric Vehicle Waste
By Tecla Fontenard, Communications Specialist, NDC-TEC Project The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Caribbean presents a new challenge: managing EV waste. To proactively address this, GIZ through the “Supporting the implementation of NDCs in the Caribbean – transforming the transport and energy sectors towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future, (NDC-TEC)” Project, has…
Read MoreGrenada Launches Revised National Adaptation Plan to Renew Its Commitment to Climate Resilience
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…
Read MoreBuilding Climate Resilient Skills: GNTA and G-CREWS Advance Plumbing Standards in Grenada
Grenada National Training Agency (GNTA) collaborated with the Climate Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project to host a train-the trainer workshop for the newly developed climate-resilient plumbing modules. Over several months, the GNTA Curriculum Standards Department has been working closely with the G-CREWS project team to update the plumbing standards for Levels 1 to…
Read MoreBuilding Climate Resilience Through Rainwater Harvesting Regulations
Building resilience to climate change begins long before the full effects reach our shores. Across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique, changing weather patterns are already influencing our water supply. Although water often seems abundant, experts warn that if we continue with business-as-usual approach, by 2030 our national water demand may exceed our ability to supply it. To ensure a resilient water sector, Grenada’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) identifies several actions to strengthen the water sector, one action item is the development…
Read MoreYoung Minds, Big Ideas: Students Lead the way in Climate Resilient Innovation
From district science fairs to summer camps, the G-CREWS project is planting seeds of innovation that can shape the future of water resilience in the region. For the past 5 years (2021 to 2025), the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project has engaged approximately 10,000 students collectively through events such as the district and…
Read MoreBeneath the Surface: Sharing a historical perspective on water in Grenada
Did you know that the name of the community “Springs” in St. George dates to the year 1649, when the French settled in that area collecting their fresh water supply from a spring in the area called “Les Sources”? On Thursday, November 20th, 2025, the G-CREWS Project hosted an interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange on the history of water usage in Grenada. This event brought together more than 30 participants from diverse…
Read MoreG-CREWS and NAWASA Team Up to Keep Communities Informed
The G-CREWS Project, in partnership with the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA), has been making steady progress on critical infrastructure works designed to strengthen Grenada’s climate resilience in the water sector. Currently, the construction of the remaining four out of eight new storage tanks together with the installation of several hundred kilometres of pipelines…
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