ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – 15, SEPTEMBER 2025 – Dr. Roxanne Graham-Victor, Regional Coordinator for the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) and project lead for Grenada’s recent National Adaptation Plan (NAP) revision, under the Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy, was honored to contribute to the United Nations Second Climate Week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last week.
Dr. Graham-Victor moderated two critical sessions:
• Brainstorming on Generating Financing for Adaptation to Meet Growing Adaptation Needs (1 September).
• Empowering Action: Knowledge and Know-How for Adaptation and Finance (5, September).
Both sessions focused on scaling climate adaptation through innovative financing, knowledge-sharing, and resilience-building strategies, particularly in vulnerable regions. She also contributed to consultations on support programmes for NAP implementation, acknowledging the role of global networks like NAP GN and highlighting GWP-C’s role in supporting water-related adaptation measures across the Caribbean.
“As an islander, it was an honor to represent Grenada and the Caribbean on such a global stage, sharing our country’s progress and lessons learned. Water scarcity and climate resilience remain universal challenges, and our work in the Caribbean provides valuable lessons for the global community. Equally important was the opportunity to build bridges with international partners,” said Graham-Victor.
Her leadership at Climate Week Two (2) underscores the growing role of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in shaping global climate action. By sharing Grenada’s experiences and success stories, she highlighted how even the most climate-vulnerable nations can offer innovative solutions and inspire collective ambition.
The Second Climate Week of 2025, took place at the Addis International Convention Center- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 1 to 6 September, 2025.
