Project Name: Disaster Resilient Utility Infrastructure – St. Kitts and Nevis
The project will enhance the capacity of essential utility service providers in St. Kitts and Nevis to effectively manage risks and vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure.
It will map hazards, assess infrastructure weaknesses, and develop a comprehensive vulnerability atlas to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.
A unified coordination framework will be established to drive targeted infrastructure upgrades, strengthen emergency preparedness, and promote sustainable development in the face of escalating natural hazards.
Lead Agency: Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities; Domestic Transport; Information, Communication and Technology; and Posts
Impact
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The project will strengthen the capacity of utility providers in St. Kitts and Nevis to manage multi-hazard risks, directly benefiting 53,082 residents through improved decision-making, vulnerability mapping, and the development of a comprehensive infrastructure vulnerability atlas.
2
A unified coordination framework and strengthened critical infrastructure resilience will indirectly support 600,000 residents across the OECS, enhance the safety of 800,000 annual visitors, and sustain tourism-driven economic stability.
3
The project will serve as a regional model for climate and disaster resilient infrastructure planning, reinforcing long-term safety, economic security, and adaptive capacity across Eastern Caribbean Island states.
