AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Resilience & Agriculture: Dominica is strengthening climate-smart farming with a Tissue Culture Laboratory in Portsmouth that can produce 500,000+ high-quality plants yearly, while also storing seeds for faster post-hurricane recovery. Food Security Leadership: Farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste has been named among FAO’s inaugural “100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development,” recognized for decades of mixed farming, rainwater harvesting, composting, reforestation and supplying local markets. Heat & Drought Preparedness: Eastern Caribbean health officials are already seeing heat-stress cases linked to El Niño-driven hot, dry conditions, with warnings that risks extend to water supplies, farming and trade. Wildlife & Biodiversity Tourism: Dominica plans a 23-foot brass Sisserou Parrot statue at the cable car top station, aiming to spotlight the endangered bird found only on the island. Regional Capacity Building: PAHO/WHO supported severe infection and critical care training for health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean countries, using practical simulations to improve pandemic readiness. Sports Infrastructure: Pointe Ronde’s new multi-purpose sporting complex is progressing toward World Athletics Class One certification, boosting Dominica’s ability to host major meets and training camps. Disaster Risk Planning: Regional Red Cross partners, including Dominica, are advancing Early Action Protocols so pre-funded help can be triggered automatically when forecasts predict cyclones.
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