AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Weather: Dominica’s Meteorological Office reports partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers, breezy weekend conditions, and continued moderate to poor air quality from Saharan dust—plus higher waves (near 5 ft west, up to 8 ft open water east), urging caution for small craft and sea bathers. Marine Conservation: Dominica’s new Sperm Whale Reserve Board has started stakeholder engagement, meeting watersports operators to share progress and outline the reserve’s mandate—aiming to protect a globally significant whale population while supporting sustainable marine livelihoods. Community-Based Tourism: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, with a Saint Lucia workshop equipping member states to strengthen policies so local communities become primary beneficiaries—linking tourism with culture, heritage, agriculture, entrepreneurship and natural assets. Regional Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warming seas could mean more intense humid heat, prolonged drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and higher flood risk from heavy rainfall later in the wet season. Local Capacity Building: UNDP-backed training has certified 16 new Kalinago tour guides, boosting indigenous tourism, jobs, and community resilience.
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