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GrenadaGrows, a dynamic startup and public-private partnership with the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA), was honoured as one of the top four finalists in the Global Climate Innovator Challenge at the Global Climate Innovation Coalition’s (GCIC) 2nd Annual Summit.
The prestigious event, held on September 6 at the Delegates Dining Room in the United Nations (UN) Headquarters under the theme “Promoting Global Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Prosperity of Humanity and All Life,” highlighted innovative solutions to combat climate change and brought together global climate leaders, permanent representatives, and key stakeholders, including Grenada’s Ambassador to the UN, Ambassador Che Phillip.
Out of over 500 applications from 50+ countries, GrenadaGrows emerged as one of four finalists in the category for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Resource Efficiency] and was awarded the prestigious title of Global Climate Innovator Champion, making it the only participant from the West Indies.