AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoClimate Resilience Funding: Dominica officially launched the US$26M DOMCREP (EC$70.2M) in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water security, disaster management infrastructure, early warning systems, and support for farmers and agro-processors. Disaster Risk & Health: The Ministry of Health released the June–August 2026 Health-Climatic Bulletin, warning of warmer-than-average temperatures, flash flooding risks, and higher chances of waterborne and mosquito-borne illnesses, plus impacts from Saharan dust. Wildfire Impacts on Farms: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne destroyed about 2.5 acres of crops and damaged water storage tanks, with officials assessing losses and farmers urging stronger fire safety. Tourism & Nature Economy: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness Tourism,” while TravelPulse named Dominica the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destination; Discover Dominica Authority also appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager. Youth & Green Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned study found young people across the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, face barriers in accessing information and training for green and circular economy opportunities. Marine Conservation Spotlight: Beyond Green marked World Oceans Day by highlighting coral reef restoration efforts across its network, including work linked to Dominica. Community Clean-Up: Police and partners removed derelict vehicles from multiple communities, citing mosquito/rodent breeding risks and public safety concerns.
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