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German funded Climate Change Project to commence in 2013

Thursday, November 22, 2012 11:16 AM - St. George's, Grenada

St George’s, Grenada, 22 November, 2012: A two member delegation from the German International Cooperation (GIZ), the implementing agency of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany met with Ministry of Environment officials this week to finalise plans for the implementation of climate change adaptation project for Grenada which will begin in 2013 for a period of four (4) years.

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Grenada + 8 others
Caribbean Islands Brace for Challenges of Climate Change

By Desmond Brown

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Sep 26 2012 (IPS) - Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas remembers how quiet – even uneventful – this tiny twin-island federation was for the first four decades of his life.

But over the past 10 years, St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as the rest of the Caribbean, have seen radical climatic shifts. There is no question in Douglas’s mind that these changes are the direct results of climate change.

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[Video] Disaster preparedness in Grenada (Caribbean)

07/09/2012 - The Caribbean region is extremely prone to disasters. If you live in the Caribbean you are three times more likely to be affected by a disaster than if you live in other parts of South America. Located in the hurricane path, the region is exposed to severe storms, making floods and landslides a continuous threat. Some islands face the risk of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Add to this isolation, lack of resources and high inequality and poverty rates.

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Grenada + 1 other
South Korea to provide US$470,000 for Coastal Management

Government of the Republic of South Korea will provide financial and technical aid for a coastal management initiative in Grenada.

The package of assistance is included in an agreement signed recently in St. George's following talks between Grenada's Environment Minister, Honourable Joseph Gilbert, and a visiting seven-member South Korean delegation.

The Korean team included Mr. Oh Sae Cheol, Head of the Korea International Cooperation Agency in Haiti; and Mr. Kim Youngsoo, an official of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Concept agreement for Climate Change Projects in communities signed

St. George’s, November 1, 2011: Environment Minister, the Hon. Joseph Gilbert, on Monday October 31, signed a 5 million Euro "concept agreement'' for projects in climate change with German Government representative, Michael Scholze.

Mr. Scholze, who is leading a visiting mission to Grenada, signed the agreement on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.

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Official launch of disaster vulnerability reduction project

ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, Thursday, October 06, 2011: The Government of Grenada will later today, (Thursday, October 06, 2011), launch the Regional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project at the Spice Basket, Beaulieu, St. George’s, at 6:00 pm.

The project is being co-financed by the World Bank and the Climate Investment Fund to the tune of USD$26.2 million (EC$70.4M). This includes a grant of USD$8 million (EC$21.6M). The programme will be implemented over a five (5) year period

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First state to accede to cluster bomb ban

(London, 30 June 2011) - Grenada has become the first country ever to accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions after depositing its instrument of accession in New York on 29 June 2011.

Since the Convention entered into force on 1 August 2010 new countries must join the ban treaty through a process of accession.

Accession is a one-step process combining signature and ratification, meaning it often requires both government and parliamentary approval.

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Climate-Safe Infrastructure for More Than 200,000 People

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World Bank

Press Release No:2011/565/LAC

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2011 — The World Bank Board of Directors approved today a total of US$47.12 million to help the Caribbean states of Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to improve the safety of their buildings from the impacts of climate change and increase their public institutions’ capacity to assess natural risks.

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Grenada: Location Map (2010)

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Developing livestock farming in Grenada

8 February 2010

Commonwealth expert focuses on reducing the Caribbean country's reliance on meat imports

When Hurricane Ivan swept through Grenada in 2004, it left the Caribbean country in ruins. Some 90 per cent of homes on the largest island, also called Grenada, were destroyed; the damage totalled more than US$800 million. As the small island state, which is made up of seven islands, struggled to recover, Hurricane Emily arrived (in July 2005) causing severe flooding. The country's economy was devastated.

As part of its recovery, the Government

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Grenada: Dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan

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World Bank
On September 7, 2004, Hurricane Ivan, a category 3 storm, struck the Caribbean island of Grenada, causing widespread destruction. The financial cost of the disaster was estimated at more than US$900 million, more than twice the country's GDP. The hurricane damaged more than 80 percent of the country's building structures, and only two of the 75 public schools remained undamaged.

Severe disruption of the health sector also occurred, including the almost complete destruction of Princess Alice, the island's second largest hospital. An estimated 80 percent of the power

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Disaster looming on rising sea levels: Island nations

MANADO, Indonesia, May 12, 2009 (AFP) - Rising sea levels that could wipe whole nations off the map and displace scores of millions of people are being overlooked in global climate change talks, island countries said Tuesday.

Major emitters are pushing for greenhouse gas emissions cuts that are too low to prevent devastating sea rises, representatives said at the World Ocean Conference in Indonesia's Manado city.

"Dealing with environmental refugees will have a much more serious impact on the global economy and global security

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Grenada Red Cross sees positives three years after 'Ivan'

The Grenada Red Cross has seen positive aspects three years after hurricane Ivan devastated the island.

The National Society played a pivotal role in the recovery process from response to rehabilitation.

When asked in a recent interview about the present situation of the Red Cross should it have to face and respond to any unforeseen events, Director General Terry Charles is confident that the experience of the Ivan operation has left both human and resource capital for the organization.

This has resulted in improved capacity

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Grenada: Location Map

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Assistance for Trust Fund for Human Security project "Restoring Livelihoods in Grenada after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily"

1. On the 22nd of December (Friday), the Government of Japan and the United Nations (UN) decided to extend assistance totalling 1,026,538.3 US dollars (approximately 113.9 million yen), through the Trust Fund for Human Security to a project entitled "Restoring Livelihoods in Grenada after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily" that will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Grenada.
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Australian Red Cross housing project in Grenada comes to an end

The bilateral housing project between the Grenada Red Cross (GRC) and Australian Red Cross (ARC) ended in September.

Following hurricanes Ivan, Emily and Dennis all of which affected Grenada in some way, the ARC which got the funds from Australian Aid (Australian Government) donated approximately US$200,000 to construct 19, three bedroom houses.

In recognition of the project the GRC held a ceremony to thank the ARC for their efforts. The ceremony took place in the presence of beneficiaries of Requin and Stone Road in St. David's,

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Grenada: Direct Relief's programme activities update Jun 2006

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Direct Relief
Recipient: Food For the Poor
Shipment Number: 5213
Shipment Date: 6/30/2006
Value: $165,557

Grenada is an island of approximately 90,000 people that lies in the Caribbean just off the northern coast of Venezuela. Food for the Poor, a US-based organization, works in Grenada distributing hygiene items to the elderly, books to schools and medical supplies and pharmaceuticals to hospitals. They work closely with the Ministry of Health to determine local needs to ensure their medical donations are appropriate for the small island nation. After Hurricane Ivan in 2004,

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Grenada: IMF makes contribution to GBSS for school repairs

December 12, 2005, St. George's: As part of his visit to Grenada on Friday December 9, 2005, Mr. Agustin Carstens, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), presented a cheque of US$5,000, on behalf of the IMF Civic Programme, to the Grenada Boys Secondary School (GBSS) to assist in the repairs of the school.
In making the presentation, Mr. Carstens spoke of the damages suffered by the GBSS from hurricane Ivan and the two recent fires. He urged the principal, teachers and students to continue in their efforts of rebuilding the school and fulfilling its mission of
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Island after the hurricane: Grenada struggles to recover from devastation

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UN News Service
Its not just the money! Three months before the tsunami grabbed world headlines, the island paradise of Grenada was ripped by Hurricane Ivan. The world responded generously at the time, but seven months later most of the country's housing remains in ruins; an example of how disaster recovery needs the sustained support of the international community.
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Oceans away from last December's tsunami, the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada is living proof of how difficult it can be to translate outpourings of international assistance into recovery

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Grenada rebuilds

On 7 September 2004, when Hurricane Ivan struck the Caribbean island of Grenada, Yvonne Felix lost almost everything she owned. But just over a year later, thanks to a sustainable livelihood rehabilitation project, she is now a trained and certified carpenter and helping to build housing for destitute families left homeless by the hurricane. She described the carpentry training course, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as "a tremendous benefit", as she "moved from the position of hopelessness to developing a new career".