Want to take environmental action but don’t know where to start? See an environmental issue in your community and want to do something about it? Well you’re in the right place! Consider this your one-stop shop for information and tools related to natural resource and environmental issues in Grenada. The toolkit will feature a breakdown of important laws, user-friendly guides, practical templates, real-world case studies, and many more resources tailored to the unique needs of Grenadians, informed by our experience as well as our community surveys and consultations with civil society.

Why is Environmental Action important, and why now?

• The “environment” is the sum of all the living and non-living things on Earth and their interactions - including us. Humans cannot be separated from the environment, and everything that affects the environment also affects us in many ways, because we are a part of this intricate system.

• The environment provides the basis for human life, from our most basic needs to what we consider “luxuries”. Food, shelter, medicine, spirituality, and wellness all derive from the environment, and when it degrades, so does our quality of life.

• Degradation and pollution of the environment is having significant and noticeable impacts on our health, from respiratory disorders to cancer and reproductive issues.

• Environmental destruction directly impacts the quantity and quality of our food supply, putting food security (and again, human health) at risk.

• Degradation of ecosystems like forests is reducing our quality of life by removing natural systems that improve air quality, regulate rainfall, and so on. Mangroves and coastal ecosystems protect our coastlines and communities, and by destroying them, we are increasing our own vulnerability to natural disasters.

• The climate is rapidly changing due to human activities and emissions, and we are fast approaching global thresholds after which there may be no recovery. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Grenada is especially susceptible to climate change impacts.

• We are responsible for leaving a positive environmental legacy to future generations - the way we treat the Earth now will determine how our descendants cope in the future.

  Read more: Why Should We Care for the Environment? - Green Coast.

This Environmental Action Toolkit is designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to take meaningful action in your communities. It explores not only our obligations toward environmental stewardship but also our rights to a healthy environment. By examining local laws, the Escazú Agreement, and showcasing case studies from other countries, the Toolkit highlights diverse pathways for engaging with environmental issues. It demonstrates that protecting our environment is not just a duty—it’s a right we all share and all benefit from.