AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM Biodiversity Strategy Consultations: CARICOM has begun national consultations to advance endorsement of the Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its Resource Mobilisation and Implementation Strategy, with Grenada’s Permanent Secretary Peron Johnson stressing that climate resilience and biodiversity conservation must reinforce each other. Drought and Heat Warning: The Caribbean faces a deepening drought and heat threat into 2027 as strengthening El Niño conditions reduce rainfall and raise hot-spell days, increasing pressure on water supplies, agriculture, and public health. Water, Waste and Resilience for Grenada: Grenada will host the 35th Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference (12–16 Oct) to drive action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater, and solid waste management. Youth Climate Awareness in Schools: Grenada’s Ministry of Climate Resilience is expanding its Youth in Action for Climate Change Adaptation School Awareness Campaign through partner planning to reach more students with age-appropriate climate actions. Coconut Sector Training (SVG): FAO launched a coconut training mission in St Vincent and the Grenadines covering modern production, nursery management, rehabilitation, and pest/disease control to revitalize the industry. Renewables Project Financing Call (Region): IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including eligible support for solar, wind, hydropower, e-mobility, and green industrialization. OECS Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium (Grenada): An OECS symposium in Grenada (1 Sept) will focus on climate-resilient farming, agribusiness skills, digital innovation, and access to finance and markets. Severe Weather Alert: A severe thunderstorms forecast highlights wind damage and possible flash flooding risks, with showers and storm chances increasing into the night.
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