AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaribbean Fisheries Resilience: Dominica hosted the launch of CC4FISH-II, a US$12.55m GEF-backed project to help fisherfolk and coastal communities across five countries build climate and disaster resilience through 2030, with FAO and the CCCCC leading. Child Climate Risk: A UNICEF-backed study warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children, with over a third of children, schools and health facilities already exposed to multiple climate hazards, projected to rise sharply by mid-century. Social Protection Meets Climate: FAO’s Dr. Renata Clarke stressed regional cooperation as CC4FISH-II gets underway, framing fisheries resilience as a shared future challenge. Sustainable Cooling Push: Dominica’s National Ozone Officer called for stronger cooperation across agencies, businesses and schools to support the shift to sustainable cooling under the Montreal Protocol. Flood Watch: A tropical wave and trough triggered a flood watch for Dominica, with scattered showers, possible moderate-heavy rain, gusty winds and sea caution. Resilient Homes Update: Woodford Hill families received keys to hurricane-resilient homes, with titles promised soon. Regional Infrastructure Support: Dominica is among countries able to tap the new RIISE facility for technical help to speed up climate-resilient infrastructure delivery.
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