DSD Report Examines Climate Change Adaptation in Grenada

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) has released a report examining adaptation to climate change in sectors including water resources, coastal ecosystems and renewable energy. While this report focuses on Grenada, the broader project, “Integrating Climate Change into National Sustainable Development Strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean,” addresses primary concerns of small island developing States (SIDS).

Titled “Climate Change Adaptation in Grenada: Water Resources, Coastal Ecosystems and Renewable Energy,” the DSD report discusses practical implementation of adaptation efforts and how they are being integrated into Grenada’s national planning for sustainable development. It assesses water resources issues in the country, including: water resources; water production systems; water quality issues; wastewater management; current and future water demand; vulnerability of water resources; water governance; storage options; and energy options for water management. The study also examines the status of coastal ecosystems in Grenada, factors affecting coastal ecosystems, and actions required to restore and maintain coastal ecosystems. The report recommends improving water quality monitoring in Grenada, implementation of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) roadmap, and investing in rainwater harvesting.

Source: IISD Reporting Services
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