Our islands are changing. Our response must change too.
Understanding climate change and building resilience are essential to protecting the people, communities, ecosystems and natural resources of St. Kitts and Nevis.
At A Glance
What is
climate change?
Climate change refers to significant long-term changes in expected patterns of weather and climate.
Human activities have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and changes in the Earth's climate.
For small island states such as St. Kitts and Nevis, climate change presents important environmental, economic and social challenges.
From greenhouse gases
to climate action.
Greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and fluorinated gases contribute to the greenhouse effect.
A changing climate
Rising temperatures, changing rainfall, sea-level rise and extreme weather create increasing risks for communities and ecosystems.
Climate action
Mitigation and adaptation help reduce emissions, manage risks and build resilience for the future.
What does climate change mean for St. Kitts & Nevis?
Climate change can affect many of the systems on which our islands depend. Understanding these risks helps communities and decision-makers prepare.
Two sides of
climate action.
Reduce the problem.
Mitigation focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the ability of natural systems to remove carbon dioxide.
Prepare for change.
Adaptation focuses on reducing climate-related risks and strengthening the resilience of people, infrastructure and natural systems.
Building a more resilient future.
St. Kitts and Nevis is pursuing action across key areas to strengthen resilience and support sustainable development.
Renewable Energy
Expanding solar, wind and geothermal energy opportunities.
Coastal & Watershed Protection
Protecting vulnerable coastal and watershed environments.
Water Security
Strengthening water systems and reducing climate-related vulnerability.
Sustainable Tourism
Supporting environmentally responsible and climate-resilient tourism.
Disaster Resilience
Strengthening preparedness, planning and resilience to climate hazards.
Climate Risk Screening
CCORAL helps decision-makers assess activities through a climate-change lens, identify risks, minimise potential losses and build climate-resilient development.