AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoStorm Watch: A tropical disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across the southeastern Caribbean tonight into Saturday, with possible tropical-storm-force gusts (up to 80 km/h), up to 150 mm of rain, and mudslide risk in places including Grenada. Disaster-Ready Schools: OECS and New Zealand-backed work to strengthen disaster-resilient schools in indigenous communities has concluded, including upgrades at Dominica’s Atkinson Primary School (drainage, hurricane protection) and emergency power and communications support. Project Delivery Push: The CDB and World Bank have agreed follow-up actions after a joint review of 11 active Grenada projects, spanning coastal protection, water supply, health, education, agriculture, renewable energy (including geothermal drilling), and climate-smart farming. Heat Risk Spotlight: A new regional look at extreme heat highlights which countries are most exposed in coming years, underscoring heat as a fast-rising public health threat. Food System Innovation: Researchers across the Caribbean are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food and farm waste into locally produced animal feed, aiming to cut import dependence. Youth & Health: On International Youth Day, the REACH Project is expanding adolescent health support across OECS member states including Grenada through training and webinars.
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