AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Biodiversity Strategy Consultations: CARICOM has kicked off national consultations across member states, including Grenada, to align priorities for the Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its Resource Mobilisation and Implementation Strategy, with stakeholders from environment, finance, tourism, agriculture and fisheries shaping how biodiversity is financed, monitored and implemented. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, for potential support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing, covering power generation, green industrialisation, e-mobility and supply-chain projects. Grenada Energy Push at IMAGE 2026: Grenada’s Hydrocarbons Technical Working Group wrapped up participation at IMAGE 2026 in Houston, pitching underexplored offshore potential and promoting a 2027 licensing round for six offshore blocks plus open acreage. Water & Waste Sector Meeting in Grenada: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA Conference and Exhibition (Oct 12–16) with Nawasa and GSWMA, aiming to drive regional action on water security, wastewater and solid waste management. Agriculture Skills for Youth and Women: The OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium is set for Sept 1 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, focusing on climate-smart farming, agribusiness, digital skills and access to finance and markets. Cost-of-Living Moves: Grenada announced six VAT-free shopping days (Aug 28–29, Sept 25–26, Oct 30–31) plus VAT removal on electricity bills from Aug 1 to Dec 31, alongside continued fuel and LPG price controls through December.
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