INSIDE STORY: Strengthening climate resilience - the case of Grenada

The document outlines Grenada's approach to strengthening climate resilience following significant damage from Hurricane Ivan (2004) and Hurricane Emily (2005). It highlights the Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) as a mechanism for mainstreaming resilience and sustainable development. Key lessons identified include the need for country-specific responses that prioritize resilience in highly vulnerable Small Island Developing States, the adoption of comprehensive rather than piecemeal approaches, and the importance of cross-sectoral, participatory design. The text also notes the role of the Climate Investment Funds in supplementing domestic funding for the Disaster Vulnerability and Climate Risk Reduction Project and the potential for SPCR technical assistance to attract further international or private finance.

• For Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other developing nations with high vulnerability to sea-level rise and low emission reduction potential, climate responses should prioritize resilience while still addressing greenhouse gas limits in sectors like forestry.
• A comprehensive strategy for reducing climate risk and disaster vulnerability is more effective than a project-by-project approach, and the inclusion of all stakeholder groups and civil society in design and implementation enhances the information base and effectiveness of national programmes.
• The Climate Investment Funds have provided financial support to Grenada by supplementing domestic funds for the Disaster Vulnerability and Climate Risk Reduction Project, and the SPCR's technical assistance is expected to help attract further private or international finance.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2012). INSIDE STORY: Strengthening climate resilience - the case of Grenada. https://cdkn.org/resource/inside-story-strengthening-climate-resilience-the-case-of-grenada

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. INSIDE STORY: Strengthening climate resilience - the case of Grenada. 2012. https://cdkn.org/resource/inside-story-strengthening-climate-resilience-the-case-of-grenada.

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2012inside, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{INSIDE STORY: Strengthening climate resilience - the case of Grenada}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2012}, month = jun, url = {https://cdkn.org/resource/inside-story-strengthening-climate-resilience-the-case-of-grenada}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }