ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Feb 24, CMC – Grenada has opened a newly constructed climate-smart fisher facility that features green and grey shoreline stabilization measures that use natural rock sea walls and native coastal vegetation to stabilize the shoreline.
The project was undertaken by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Grenada government, along with the International Climate Initiative (IKI), The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMU), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as well as the Grenada Red Cross Society (GRCS).
The facility at Soubise in St. Andrew, the largest parish on the island, was designed with both nature and people in mind, integrating sustainable infrastructure such as solar energy and rainwater harvesting.
Rainwater harvesting addresses the need for a constant supply of fresh water, particularly during periods of drought, while solar energy will simultaneously reduce both operational costs and climate emissions.
The facility, the first of its kind on the island, also features nature-based solutions such as green and grey shoreline stabilization measures that use natural rock sea walls and native coastal vegetation to stabilize the shoreline, absorb wave energy, improve near-shore habitats, and reduce coastal erosion.
The second phase of the project will result in the construction of a jetty that will allow fishers to access the facility better and improve the transport of their catch and gear, especially in situations where the area is inundated by sargassum seaweed.
These innovative features make small-scale fishing safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
“For over 15 years, our work in Grenada has focused on understanding how conservation and restoration can reduce climate vulnerability,” said Rob Brumbaugh, TNC Caribbean Executive Director.
“This facility is more than just infrastructure—it represents the power of community-led conservation and a holistic approach to resilience, where fishers, farmers, and community members work together to protect both their livelihoods and natural ecosystems,” Brumbaugh added.
The TNC is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. It is working in more than 70 countries and territories, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.
The authorities said that the Soubise Fisher Facility showcases the ability of coastal communities to harness nature-based solutions to safeguard ecosystems while strengthening local economies.
They said the project exemplifies the nexus between conservation and economic development in addressing a changing climate and biodiversity loss.
“Through the strategic integration of renewable energy, habitat restoration, and community engagement, the Fisher Facility epitomizes our holistic approach to climate resilience, fostering not just adaptation but genuine transformation in our socio-ecological landscape,” said Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy Minister, Kerryne James.
The Soubise Fisher Facility was constructed under the TNC’s Resilient Islands by Design Initiative, Integrating Ecosystem and Community-based Approaches to Enhance Climate Change Adaptation in the Caribbean.
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