This National Adaptation Plan (NAP) outlines Antigua and Barbuda's comprehensive strategy to address the escalating challenges posed by climate change, which as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), they are acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and increased temperatures.
This NAP aims to enhance resilience by identifying and prioritising adaptation actions across key sectors, including agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and housing, finance, wholesale and retail, as well as for cultural and historical resources.
Key strategies include:
- Strengthening Early Warning Systems: Enhancing our capacity to predict and respond to extreme weather events through improved data collection, advanced forecasting models, and effective communication systems.
- Investing in Climate-Smart Infrastructure: Developing and implementing resilient infrastructure, such as seawalls, coastal defenses, and climate-proof buildings, to minimize the impacts of sea-level rise and extreme weather events.
- Promoting Sustainable Land Use Practices: Implementing sustainable land use planning strategies to protect critical ecosystems, such as mangroves and coral reefs, and reduce vulnerability to coastal erosion.
- Diversifying the Economy: Promoting economic diversification to reduce reliance on climate-sensitive sectors and enhance economic resilience.
- Building Human and Institutional Capacity: Strengthening the capacity of government agencies, communities, and individuals to plan for, adapt to, and respond to climate change.
