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In 90% of countries and 63% of cities, these risk days at least doubled compared to a world without climate change. The most significant increases occurred in developing regions, particularly the Caribbean, where 15 countries saw an average of at least 60 additional risk days annually, representing roughly one-fifth of a typical pregnancy. 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The proposal aims to address human resource constraints within the CCCCC's Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) to accelerate the flow of climate finance to the Caribbean. Key activities include updating the CCCCC's Project Formulation and Monitoring manuals, delivering capacity-building workshops for 15 PDMU staff, and providing technical support to finalize two critical funding proposals: the Dominica Community Resilience Enhancement Project (DOMCREP) and the Climate Actions for Building Resilience in Coastal communities in the Caribbean (CABRIC Caribbean). 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Key objectives include establishing a National Climate Change Committee (NCCC), updating the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) strategy, conducting climate vulnerability assessments for agriculture, health, and tourism, and supporting the GCF accreditation of the St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union (SKCCU). The project also aims to develop two GCF project concept notes through public-private partnerships and implement a gender-sensitive NDC awareness strategy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004807#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Saint Kitts and Nevis faces significant climate vulnerabilities, including increasing surface temperatures, sea level rise, and hurricanes. 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The project focuses on four main outcomes: strengthening the enabling policy environment, enhancing decision support systems through agrometeorological data, mainstreaming low-carbon resilient practices (such as hurricane-resistant greenhouses and solar-powered irrigation), and improving knowledge management. It specifically targets smallholder farmers, women, youth, and disadvantaged groups, utilizing a CSA Matching Grant Fund to catalyze private investment. 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