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May 12, 2026
Crisis Management Toolkit for Women-led Businesses
Climate-related shocks are intensifying around the world, with Small Island Developing States (SIDS), many of them in the Caribbean, facing some of the most severe impacts. In recent years, the region has experienced stronger hurricanes, prolonged droughts, extreme heat, and recurrent flooding, all of which disrupt local economies and strain small businesses. Women-led small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly affected, as climate events often worsen existing challenges.
This toolkit supports Caribbean women entrepreneurs in assessing risks and strengthening their capacity to manage change and plan for greater resilience against climate-related disruptions.
The key objectives of this toolkit are to:
This toolkit supports Caribbean women entrepreneurs in assessing risks and strengthening their capacity to manage change and plan for greater resilience against climate-related disruptions.
The key objectives of this toolkit are to:
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Guide entrepreneurs on how to realistically assess the impact of climate-related shocks on their businesses;
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Guide businesses on how to clearly define a path forward;
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Guide businesses on how to draw up an action plan that is responsive to change.
Pages: 12
Size: 2.8 MB
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