AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Life Protection: Dominica’s newly formed Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started consultations with watersports operators, aiming to protect a globally significant sperm whale population while keeping marine-based livelihoods sustainable. Climate Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the odds of heatwaves, lingering drought in the Lesser Antilles, and heavier rainfall risks later in the wet season. Community-Led Tourism: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, training member states to build policies that put local communities at the centre and keep tourism benefits in-country. Indigenous Tourism Skills: Sixteen Kalinago residents graduated as certified tour guides through a UNDP-supported programme, designed to boost indigenous tourism and community resilience. Regional Climate-Resilience Talks: Prime Minister Skerrit heads to Martinique and St Lucia for CARICOM meetings focused on disaster preparedness, climate resilience, renewable energy, and regional security. Health & Environment Link: Dr. Velda Wade says Dominica has about 300 people living with cancer, calling it an “epidemic” level concern that demands urgent action. Sustainable Arts: The Alwin Bully Foundation will host a public forum on strengthening Dominica’s sustainable arts and cultural industries.
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