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Ocean & BiodiversityMarch 18, 2026

Grenada Advances National Biodiversity Targets and Financing Solutions Under Global Biodiversity Framework

Photo Credit and Excerpt from undp.org ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Environment Division, Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently convened a one-day national workshop to review Grenada’s draft national biodiversity targets and to explore means of implementation including financing pathways for implementing the country’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The workshop, held on 25 February 2026 at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, brought together representatives from government ministries, civil society, statutory bodies, the private sector, and community organizations from Carriacou in the north to St George’s. The workshop participants together reviewed and strengthened the draft national targets and considered sustainable financing options to support timely implementation. The workshop is part of the GEF-funded Early Action Support (EAS) Project, implemented by UNDP under the Biodiversity Umbrella Programme for Grenada. The EAS project supports Grenada in setting national biodiversity targets, updating Grenada’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and assessing policy and financing options necessary for effective implementation. A central theme emerging from the workshop discussions was the importance of national ownership and multi-stakeholder collaboration in meeting the country’s biodiversity commitments. Participants emphasized that enacting and enforcing legislation as well as implementing conservation and awareness programs are key in achieving these targets and creating measurable progress by 2030.

Ocean & BiodiversityMarch 18, 2026

Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push

Excerpt from reuters.com A group of Caribbean countries plan to raise $200 million for a joint bid to boost biodiversity, in a ‌push for more influence on internationally financed environment projects to maximise their impact, Grenada's climate ambassador has told Reuters. The 30X30 initiative by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and its 12 members is part of a broader global drive towards targets, agreed in 2022, that include protecting 30% of the world's land and sea by 2030.

Energy & TransportMarch 18, 2026

From Macaronesia to the Caribbean in search of sustainability: delegations from 50 island regions will meet in Gran Canaria to discuss climate change

Excerpt from laprovincia.es Gran Canaria will host the Sustainable Islands Summit from April 20-22, a forum now in its fourth edition after previous editions in Madeira (Portugal), Prince Albert Island (Canada), and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean). The event will bring together scientists, businesses, and politicians from more than 50 island regions to share their experiences, projects, and ideas, all focused on common goals: adapting to climate change and transitioning to clean energy sources. The event, whose main venue will be Expomeloneras in the south of the island, is organized by the Gran Canaria Island Council in collaboration with Island Innovation and with the support of Infecar. The Councilor for the Environment, Energy, Climate, and Knowledge, Raúl García Brink, emphasized the forum's "strategic value," which will allow the island to showcase its work in sustainability and energy transition, as well as forge alliances with other island territories facing similar challenges.

Green Finance & EconomyMarch 18, 2026

New Small States Bulletin highlights power of Commonwealth partnership for vulnerable economies

Excerpt from thecommonwealth.org The Commonwealth has mobilised millions of dollars in climate finance, strengthened debt management across 16 countries, and accelerated renewable energy investment in vulnerable Commonwealth Small States, with results highlighted in a new report launched today in London. The Commonwealth Small States Bulletin 2025, themed “Stronger Together: Scaling Solutions for Small States,” was unveiled at the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) Summit, detailing practical solutions for supporting small states in navigating rising debt pressures, climate shocks, and limited access to finance.

Climate ActionMarch 11, 2026

Iceland saw record temperatures last year. So why are scientists predicting a ‘deep freeze’?

Excerpt from euronews.com According to the Icelandic Met Office, the national average temperature last year was 5.2°C. This is a 1.1°C increase from the average for the years 1991-2020 and the highest since records began. Temperatures were “well above average” for almost every month of the year, particularly during spring. In fact, in mid-May, a 10-day heatwave baked the country, with temperatures reaching a scorching high of 26.6°C at Egilsstaðir Airport. Annual rainfall was below average for the past 10 years across most of the country, but it still exceeded the 1991-2020 average in many locations. For every 1℃ rise in air temperature, the atmosphere can hold around seven per cent more moisture, which can lead to more intense and heavy rainfall.

Culture & CommunityMarch 11, 2026

'The House of the Dragon' will be filmed in Gran Canaria: preparations begin at the Las Niñas dam

Excerpt from canarias7.es Photo credit: Arcadio Suárez via Canarias7.es Spring will arrive in Gran Canaria brimming with fantasy . The production company behind the American blockbuster 'House of the Dragon' , one of the series in the fictional universe created from 'Game of Thrones', has selected the natural setting of the Las Niñas dam as one of the main locations to appear in the fourth season of the acclaimed international series. Several workers are already on site preparing the area to the liking of the fantasy saga's directors. From February 23rd until May 15th, the camping area and the recreational area are reserved for filming, so several restrictions can already be seen in the vicinity, such as fences or security guards , to prevent the most curious from entering the area where the series will be filmed.

Tourism & Remote WorkMarch 11, 2026

Bonaire Tourism Says It’s Looking to Shift From “Quantity to Quality”

Excerpt from caribjournal.com Tourism officials and industry leaders on Bonaire are signaling a shift in strategy for the island’s tourism sector.

Water & FoodMarch 11, 2026

Integrating nutrition into anticipatory action: lessons from the 2025 pilot projects in Madagascar and Mali

Excerpt from preventionweb.net Action Against Hunger (Action Contre la Faim/ACF) has published its new methodology for integrating nutrition-based activities into anticipatory action frameworks and systems. Addressing a critical gap in anticipatory action Nutrition is largely absent from anticipatory action frameworks and systems, despite the fact that obvious and rapid nutritional impacts regularly follow climate shocks. Droughts, floods and cyclones can accelerate a deterioration in people’s nutritional status, particularly in areas that are already vulnerable. Many health systems and acute-malnutrition-management programmes only intervene in response to a crisis and are often insufficiently prepared to meet increased post-shock needs. A multi-level, community-based approach to nutrition The pilot projects aimed to address this critical gap. To document the impacts on communities’ nutrition status, and the needs and capacities on which the approach could be based, ACF applied an action research methodology at three levels: community, sub-national and national. Nearly 400 community members and local and national experts were interviewed across the two countries, using a survey specially created for this initiative. Through these interviews, ACF teams were able to draft initial recommendations and actions specific to integrating nutrition into anticipatory action frameworks and systems. These were then discussed, reinforced and validated by a panel of stakeholders, authorities and community representatives during capacity-building and exchange sessions.

Climate ActionMarch 11, 2026

Indonesia revokes forest and mine permits over role in deadly Sumatra landslides

Photo Credit and Excerpt from news.mongabay.com The Indonesian government has revoked the permits of 28 companies over environmental violations that authorities say exacerbated the deadly floods and landslides that struck the island of Sumatra in late 2025. The revocations follow an audit carried out by a government task force responsible for forest area enforcement after disasters triggered by Cyclone Senyar in November 2025, which killed about 1,200 people across Indonesia’s main western island. The audit found that the 28 companies had violated various rules, including the 2009 law on environmental protection, and bore responsibility for environmental damage linked to the disasters. Authorities still haven’t disclose detailed findings or evidence for each case.