AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Resilience & Agriculture: Dominica is strengthening climate-resilient farming with a Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth that can produce 500,000+ plants yearly and also stores seeds for faster recovery after hurricanes. Food Systems Leadership: Farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste was named among FAO’s inaugural 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems, recognized for decades of sustainable, mixed farming and rainwater harvesting. Extreme Heat Watch: Eastern Caribbean health officials are already seeing heat stress cases, with El Niño expected to intensify hotter, drier conditions that can also strain water supplies and farming. Sports & Infrastructure: Pointe Ronde’s new multi-purpose sporting complex is progressing toward World Athletics Class One certification, which could help Dominica host major meets and support winter training. Biodiversity & Tourism: Dominica plans a 23-foot brass Sisserou Parrot statue at the cable car top station, aiming to spotlight the island’s unique wildlife through a major visitor landmark. Regional Health Capacity: PAHO/WHO supported severe infection and critical care simulation training for health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean countries, boosting practical readiness for outbreaks.
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