AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Weather: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, bringing hotter, more humid conditions, longer drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and a higher risk of damaging heavy-rain flooding later in the wet season. Marine Conservation: Dominica’s new Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started consultations with watersports operators to protect the globally significant whale population while supporting sustainable marine livelihoods. Sustainable Food & Water: FAO trained 56 Dominican farmers and ag professionals on irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management to boost vegetable production, using demonstration plots including greenhouse and anti-insect net houses. Community Tourism: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, with a regional workshop in St Lucia focused on stronger policies so local communities become primary beneficiaries. Local Capacity Building: In the Kalinago Territory, 16 residents graduated as certified tour guides under a UNDP-supported programme aimed at expanding indigenous tourism and community resilience. Health & Environment Link: Dr. Velda Wade says cancer cases in Dominica are “alarming” (about 300 people), urging prevention and community action. Regional Policy Context: PM Skerrit defended Dominica’s CBI as key development finance, as EU pressure grows across the OECS.
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