Climate Resilient Infrastructure Policy Framework

Counterpart / Lead agency

Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development and Urban Renewal

Objective

The project aims to strengthen St. Lucia’s climate resilience by modernizing transport-infrastructure governance. It will support preparation of a Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure Act and a guiding climate-resilient transport policy, informed by stakeholder input. The work is intended to integrate climate adaptation, disaster-risk reduction, nature-based solutions and inclusive approaches into planning, while strengthening institutional capacity and enabling public-private collaboration and investment in resilient infrastructure.

Expected results

Planned work is expected to strengthen governance and regulatory arrangements, reduce the exposure of public infrastructure to climate-related hazards, and increase community participation in sustainable infrastructure planning. These are intended outcomes, not reported achievements.

1. Stakeholder evidence and policy. The project is expected to gather government, private-sector and civil-society perspectives through interviews, surveys, consultations and an online feedback portal, then produce consultation findings and a stakeholder engagement plan. A validated climate-resilient transport policy is also planned.
2. Legislation and legal review. A review and gap analysis of the existing legal framework is expected to inform a draft Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure Act, intended to replace the outdated Works and Roads Act; stakeholder input and parliamentary review will be supported.
3. Standards, skills and outreach. Planned products include climate-resilient transport design standards, training and practical handbooks for officials and engineers, and contractor and engineer certification guidance. Dissemination materials and public awareness activities are expected to promote uptake of updated policies, legislation and standards.

Beneficiaries

Residents and businesses in St. Lucia are intended to benefit from more reliable, climate-resilient transport infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises, agricultural producers, public officials, engineers and contractors are among the intended beneficiaries, with inclusive planning addressing women, youth and people with disabilities.