IKI-funded programme in Grenada launches Climate Change Toolkit for Primary Schools

On June 24^th 2016, the Government of Grenada officially launched a variety of different school material. The climate change toolkit “How to become a Greenz Climate Champion” aims to introduce the topic of climate change and adaptation in eight activity-based and interactive units to primary school teachers and students.

In his remarks, the Grenadian Minister for Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Hon. Minister Roland Bhola said “I appreciate the simple language and how it approaches difficult topics like the “greenhouse effect” or “ocean pollution” in a playful manner. Every unit has an activity where you play a game or go on a field trip or build something. I am already a big fan of the “fishing game”. What a great way to learn about sustainable fishing and how to protect our reefs. And…

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• Choose foods that are local, organic and sustainable for meetings, lunches and catered events.
• Get rid of toxic cleaners and personal products in your office kitchens and bathrooms.
• Add plants to your workspace — they filter the air.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

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• Walk or cycle to work.
• Take public transportation and buy bulk passes to save money.
• If you must drive, carpool or car share.
• Choose hybrid rentals and taxis.

Even at the 5Cs a member of the Communications Unit has decided to take a bicycle ride. So why don’t you do the same?

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The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) provides climate change-related policy advice and guidelines to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States through the CARICOM Secretariat. The staff and management of the CCCCC wish you a happy CARICOM Day. CARICOM Day is observed annually on 4 July, the anniversary of the signing, by the founding Member States, of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas.

Steering committee for Coastal Protection for Climate Change

The Coastal Protection for Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island States inthe Caribbean (CPCCA) is a project that’s being supported through funding from the German Development Bank (KfW). It is a new partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), seeks to safeguard our fragile coastal ecosystems and preserve the benefits were derive from them. Residents of CARICOM member states are in a vulnerable region: the majority of our population and communities reside along the coast; most of our critical infrastructures ( such as roads, airports and are located along the cost. The steering committee had it’s inaugural meeting on June 29th, 2016 at the 5Cs headquarters in Belmopan, the capital of Belize. The committee is made up of representatives from Jamaica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is estimated that a total of twelve ( 12)…