The spectrum of possible futures for Grenada is dominated by the triple challenge of a changed and changing climate, the loss of wildlife and biodiversity, and pollution from local to global scales. All Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are faced with finding and implementing pathways to ensure that they are prepared for the uncertain and challenging future they face. Grenada is no exception. In this VCC, we aim to convene stakeholders in a participatory efforts to develop transformative pathways that can prepare the country for the broad spectrum of possible futures. These pathways will aim at tackling the complex triple challenge in a social-ecological and economical approach that is ethically acceptable.
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[Aug. 01, 2024] Exclusion of Environmental Groups from Governmental Events: Recently, several environmental groups in Grenada and other Caribbean islands have been excluded from important governmental workshops and conferences focusing on environmental challenges. A summary of some of these exclusions is available at Petcharys Blog. Participatory approaches require that all parts of society can participate. Claiming participatory cannot be tokenism.
[Jul. 07, 2023] Case Study in Progress: A case study on how to prepare Grenada for an uncertain future is under way. To contribute, please, contact the VCC administrator.
FutureGrenada VCC News
[Jul. 25, 2025] Caribbean leaders welcome ICJ climate ruling as historic win for small island states: Natricia Duncan reports in an article in the Guardian that several leaders of Caribbean Small Island States welcomed the ruling of the International Court of Justice on the obligation of states to protect the climate. In an landmark opinion published on Wednesday, the ICJ stated that countries must prevent harm to the climate system and that failing to do so could result in them having to pay compensation and make other forms of restitution. The Caribbean leaders see the ruling as strengthening of their negotiating power when it comes to climate change reparations
[Jun. 23, 2025] Sun Day: 350.org and the ThirdAct are initiating and organizing the first Sun Day on Saturday/Sunday September 20/21, 2025. More information is available on the Sun Day page.
Platform News
[Sep. 21, 2025] SW4U VCC opened: The "Smart Water 4U VCC" has been initialized and is open now.
