AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Heat & Storm Alerts: Dominica’s Meteorological Office says a strong tropical wave (remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly) is bringing locally heavy rains, gusty winds and thunderstorms, with flood watch/warning possible by midday, plus rough seas and a high surf advisory. Climate & Water Security: CIMH and UWI warn the Caribbean is heading into peak Heat Season, with El Niño likely to intensify hot, dry conditions into 2027—raising risks for water shortages, farming losses and wildfires. Agrifood Resilience: Dominica’s Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth is boosting plant production (500,000+ plants/year) and supports disaster recovery by storing secure planting material. Biodiversity & Tourism: Dominica plans the world’s biggest Sisserou Parrot statue at the cable car top station, aiming to spotlight the island’s unique natural heritage. Local Farming Recognition: Farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste has been named among FAO’s inaugural 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems, praised for sustainable, mixed and rainwater-harvesting practices. Regional Health Security: SVG becomes the first OECS state to adopt a regional early warning and response digital system that links human, animal, environmental and lab data for faster outbreak detection.
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