National Sustainable Development Plan 2020-2035.

The National Sustainable Development Plan is a national policy laying down Grenada's development agenda and priorities for the period 2020-2035. In accordance with the three sustainable development pillars; the society, the economy, and the environment, the goals of this policy are: (I) high human and social development: putting people at the center of sustainable development and transformation, (II) vibrant, dynamic, competitive economy with supporting climate-and-disaster-resilient infrastructure, and (III) environmental sustainability and security.
In order to achieve a healthy population, health systems will be improved to meet the needs of all at each stage of development and exercise, nutrition, wellness, and psychosocial support will be provided as part of the health care services. Safety net programmes will be strengthened to provide equitable access for all citizens to a range of provisions, such as education, food, housing, and utilities, as well as employment/livelihood support, and health security. Stronger emphasis will be put on healthy (local) foods and lifestyles for children and School Gardening Programme will be modernized with climate-smart agricultural practices to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children. Community health centers will be upgraded to provide a wider range of health services in communities. Public education programmes will be developed to raise awareness on the linkage between climate change and human health. Furthermore, this policy sets out strategies for a resilient, inclusive, gender-sensitive, and peaceful society. To this end, a comprehensive social resilience policy and action plan focusing on building social assets and capital, reducing vulnerability and poverty, and promoting inclusion of marginalised groups in decision making will be developed. Women's empowerment will be promoted by implementing programmes to reduce the barriers to women's employment, entrepreneurship and leadership. Education system will be improved with a gender-sensitive approach to ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational
Grenada’s agro-processing capacity will be enhanced and agro-processing plants will be intensified to increase the value-added of agricultural products such as spices, herbs, fruits, and vegetables for local consumption, as well as for exports. Support will be provided to exporters to comply with international standards, whereby all producers and service providers ensure that they meet regulatory and sustainability requirements and most importantly satisfy consumer needs. Freezing and storage facilities will be improved to facilitate the production and export of canned tuna, fish burgers, fish steaks, and other fish products. A technically and financially resourced implementation framework will be developed to support the “Blue” projects and programmes which are innovative, economically viable, and culturally fit. Moreover, a structured programme of incentives, training and business support will be developed to attract young men and women to the fishing sector. A technology institute and an institutional framework will be established to support Grenada’s transition to a knowledge-based digital economy and society and to build its human capital. To this end, agricultural education will be promoted and the syllabus should focus on agribusiness and entrepreneurship, linked to modern technology and innovation in all schools at all levels. Women's access to land, agricultural inputs and financing for agricultural production will be increased to encourage more women, including young women, to become farmers. Organic production will be increased to reduce the reliance on chemicals and pesticides and support healthy eating. Trainings will be provided to agricultural officers, extension officer, farmers, and farm workers to facilitate the widespread application of climate-smart practices throughout the agricultural sector. Public awareness will be raised on “green” economic activities and "green” jobs.
Climate change adaptation and mitigation and disaster risk reduction and management will be strengthened to achieve environmental sustainability and security. To this end, climate resilience and hazard risk reduction will be integrated into development policies, plans, programmes, projects, budgets, and processes. Climate-and-disaster-resilient infrastructure will be modernized. Waste management will be strengthened and solid waste infrastructure will be improved in a sustainable manner by upscaling investments in waste-to-energy and recycling facilities. Actions will be carried out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimum performance standards will be introduced for renewable energy and geothermal development. Environmentally-friendly practices will be promoted and climate-smart agricultural, soil, and water conservation practices will be mainstreamed across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. Data management unit will be established in relation to climate change data and regular update of data. Disaster risk management will be strengthened to analyze and manage the risk situations concerning the most vulnerable groups, build capacities and increase hazard risk awareness among the disaster professionals and service providers. The National Disaster Management Agency will be supported in delivery and financing of climate-and-non-climate-related disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities.