1. Executive Summary In December 2020, the active volcano La Soufrière in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) began to erupt effusively. This was the fifth eruption since 1718. In April of 2021, the...
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and surrounding countries: Final Report La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption Emergency Appeal n° MDRVC005
Description of the disaster Since 29 December 2020, the La Soufrière volcano alert level in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was elevated due to increased volcanic activity. By 8 April 2021, the alert...
Global Child Nutrition Foundation Global Survey 2020-2021: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
SCHOOL MEAL/FEEDING PROGRAM(S) School year: 2020–2021 • Nutrition Support Programme Lead Agency: Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation
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Lesser Antilles, The Caribbean - Tropical storm BRET, update (UN OCHA, NOAA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 27 June 2023)
Cyclone BRET crossed Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadine on 22-23 June bringing heavy rains, flooding, strong gusts and storm surge. According to UN OCHA, as...
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Lesser Antilles, The Caribbean | Tropical Cyclone BRET - DG ECHO Daily Map | 23/06/202
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Lesser Antilles, The Caribbean - Tropical storm BRET, update (GDACS, NOAA, FEMA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 June 2023)
Tropical storm named BRET continued moving west toward the Windward Islands (southern Lesser Antilles) and passed over the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Islands on 23 June around 3.00 UTC, with...
From Recovery to Resilience: Volcanic Eruption in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Two Years on
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Apr 19 2023 (IPS)- On the morning of 9th of April 2021, the La Soufrière Volcano on the main island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines erupted -filling the...
The critical role of emergency operations centers in saving lives when disasters strike
LILIA BURUNCIUC, DECIMA COREA & ELAD SHENFELD It was an overcast morning on April 9, 2021, when the La Soufrière Volcano erupted explosively on the small island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in...
Saint Vincent & The Grenadines: Country Profile (as of May 2022)
KEY ISSUES VOLCANIC ERUPTION In April 2021, the La Soufrière Volcano erupted with ash and pyroclastic flows with damage to communities in both the RED and ORANGE zones on the island. Over 13,000...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Strengthen its Health System Resilience with World Bank Support
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2022 –The World Bank approved a $ 51 million credit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to modernize hospital services and build a more resilient and sustainable health...
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and surrounding countries: La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption Emergency Appeal n° MDRVC005 - Operations Update 12 months
A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster Since 29 December 2020, the La Soufrière volcano alert level in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was elevated due to increased volcanic activity. By 8...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Recovery efforts continue to be crucial one year after the La Soufrière eruption
One year after the explosive eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) in the Caribbean, the impact of the disaster is still evident and the IFRC Is focusing its...
Rising from the Ashes: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Rebounds After Disaster
On 9 April 2021, the La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines erupted, causing a crisis on top of the COVID crisis for the people of the island nation. Didier Trebucq, UN Resident...
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and surrounding countries: La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption Emergency Appeal n° MDRVC005 - 6-month Operation Update
A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster On 29 December 2020, the La Soufrière volcano alert level in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was elevated to orange due to increased volcanic...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption - Post Disaster Needs Assessment (August 2021)
1. Introduction This document presents the background, context, effects, impact, recovery needs and recovery strategy of the devastation of the La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption on St. Vincent and the...
Saint Vincent and Grenadines: Climate change a risk multiplier for impacts on human rights – UN expert
KINGSTOWN (2 December 2021) -- Climate change is wreaking havoc on farms, forests, fisheries, housing, infrastructure and communities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and in doing so violating...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines receives US$40 million from the World Bank to support volcano eruption recovery
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2021 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$40 million for the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The project...
Saint Vincent and Grenadines: UN expert to assess effect of climate change and environmental risks on human rights
GENEVA (22 November 2021) – The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, David R. Boyd, will visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 25 November to 2 December. This is the first...
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EC$1.1 Million allocated by the Government of Spain to Accelerate Volcano Relief Efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines tied to Ash Removal in Priority Areas
28 September, 2021 - The Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be receiving some much-needed support in their efforts to recover from the far reaching effects of the volcanic...
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On message: St Vincent eruption puts early warning to the test
Author: Sophie Hares The morning after La Soufriere volcano carpeted St Vincent and the Grenadines with millions of tons of ash, disaster management expert La Fleur Quammie put on goggles and a mask...