Posts Tagged ‘climate resilience’
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 MoreWater efficiency is about more than just saving water
When thinking about “efficient devices,” we usually think about energy, refrigerators, air conditioners, or lightbulbs. Did you know water can also be used more efficiently? Water efficient devices are products designed to deliver the same level of comfort and performance while using significantly less water. Climate change is putting increasing pressure on our water resources.…
Read MoreBuilding Media Capacity in Reporting on Climate Change Impacts
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 mitigate against it? This was one of the key objectives of a collaborative workshop organized by the Climate-Resilient Water Sector…
Read MoreGrenada launches Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4 ll)
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 for the project Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4 II) and a handing-over ceremony of equipment and scholarships. …
Read MoreImplementing Climate Resilience Through Reservoirs
The Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project presents an opportunity to implement climate resilience thorough-out the island’s water sector. This will benefit the entire population of the State of Grenada. Under Component 3 of the project Climate-Resilience of NAWASA’s Supply System, investments will be made to the infrastructure to reach climate-resilient levels of…
Read MoreLaunch of the Climate Resilient Water Sector Project
We can’t do without it Water Water! Water! It’s a liquid A gas And a solid It is colourless, transparent and odorless. It forms the seas, lakes, rivers and rain. It’s the main fluid that makes up living organisms. We can’t do without it! It’s pure, natural and healthy And is used by households and businesses.…
Read MoreMurals on National Adaptation Plan highlight Grenada’s climate change adaptation effort
21/10/2019 Murals on climate resilience by local artist Suelin Low Chew Tung are now displayed at various government ministries and statutory bodies. The murals shall raise awareness about Grenada’s efforts to adapt to climate change by showcasing thematic areas from Grenada’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The NAP is a 5-year plan with the vision…
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