AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlue Economy & Biodiversity: OECS, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund wrapped a three-day sea moss capacity workshop in Union Island, aiming to lift farmers and entrepreneurs to international food safety and business standards, with fisheries law updates flagged as key after Hurricane Beryl. Sustainable Tourism: Saint Lucia certified 13 tour guides through an OECS regional programme under EC-STEMS, training them on local history, flora, fauna, marine ecosystems, climate change, and sustainable guiding. Climate & Resilience Planning: The UWI Global Campus announced an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027) focused on climate-smart resilience, adaptation, and innovation. Grenada CBI Oversight: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 advanced in the Senate, formally recognising ECCIRA as the regional regulator and adding stronger audits, compliance checks, and information-sharing. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean and Central America, prioritising proposals before Sept 1, including solar, wind, clean transport, and energy from sargassum. One Health Preparedness: PAHO/WHO supported Eastern Caribbean lab professionals with molecular diagnostics training for diseases with epidemic potential, strengthening surveillance and response capacity.
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