AGP Executive Report

Sustainable Land & Soil: A new 3-year Sustainable Land and Soil Management project is getting underway in Petite Martinique to improve water security and cut drought risk after Hurricane Beryl worsened land degradation. Funded by the Global Environment Facility and executed by UNEP, it targets 400 people (with women and girls making up over half) through landscape restoration, including a heat-tolerant seedling nursery, restoring grasslands and forested areas across about 356 acres, and building farmer-managed plots. Blue Economy & Sea Moss: OECS and partners wrapped a three-day workshop in St. Vincent to upgrade the sea moss sector with international food safety and business standards, supporting the “blue economy” push after Hurricane Beryl and including plans to strengthen the Fisheries Act. Climate Research in Grenada: 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 Senate debated the Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to strengthen oversight, transparency, and regional cooperation by formally recognizing ECCIRA and adding audit and compliance reforms. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU set a June 1, 2028 deadline for five Eastern Caribbean countries to reform or phase out CBI programmes to protect visa-free access to Schengen.

Sustainable Land & Soil in Petite Martinique: A new 3-year Sustainable Land and Soil Management initiative is underway in Petite Martinique to strengthen water security and cut drought risk after Hurricane Beryl, with a project inception workshop bringing together residents, farmers and businesses; funded by the Global Environment Facility and executed by UNEP, it targets 400 beneficiaries (over half women and girls) and includes landscape restoration, a heat-tolerant seedling nursery, and restoration of grasslands and forested areas across about 356 acres. Blue Economy Skills for Sea Moss: OECS and partners wrapped a three-day sea moss capacity-building workshop in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aiming to lift local production to international food safety and business standards as part of the CRAB project; the effort supports the sector’s role in the blue economy and follows Hurricane Beryl resilience needs. Climate Conference in Grenada: The UWI Global Campus announced an inaugural climate conference in Grenada (April 7–9, 2027) focused on building a climate-smart future through resilience, innovation and adaptation. Grenada CBI Oversight Upgrade: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 advanced in the Senate to strengthen governance, transparency and regional cooperation by formally recognizing ECCIRA as the regional regulator and adding audit and compliance reforms. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals submitted before Sept. 1.

Blue 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.

Blue Economy & Food Safety: OECS, SVG and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund wrapped a three-day training in Union Island to lift the sea moss sector to international food safety and business standards, with officials linking it to the blue economy and post-Hurricane Beryl resilience. Climate Research & Policy Planning: The UWI Global Campus will host an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada (Apr 7–9, 2027) focused on building a climate-smart future through resilience, innovation and adaptation. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritising submissions before Sept 1 and covering solar, wind, clean transport and energy from sargassum. CBI Oversight in Grenada: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill (2026) advanced in the Senate to strengthen oversight, transparency and regional cooperation by aligning with ECCIRA and adding audit and compliance measures. EU Pressure on CBI Schemes: The EU told five Eastern Caribbean states, including Grenada, to phase out CBI programmes by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Regional Health Preparedness: PAHO/WHO and partners trained Eastern Caribbean lab professionals in molecular diagnostics using a One Health approach to improve detection of epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases.

Grenada CBI oversight: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was debated in the Senate to strengthen governance, align with ECCIRA, and tighten due diligence, audits, and information-sharing across the regional programme. EU pressure on CBI: The EU has told five Eastern Caribbean states—including Grenada—to phase out CBI programmes by June 1, 2028 or risk losing Schengen visa-free access, with a 24-month transition and tougher screening proposed. Renewables funding call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, clean transport, green hydrogen, and even sargassum-linked energy. Regional health preparedness: A PAHO/WHO and CARPHA workshop in Barbados boosted molecular diagnostics capacity across the Eastern Caribbean using a One Health approach, improving detection for diseases like measles, leptospirosis, and hantavirus. Community stewardship push: The Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest is open (Aug. 1–31), with categories including environmental impact and stewardship, backed by EPIC to spotlight conservation through Caribbean nature and wildlife photography.

Climate Risk Outlook: CIMH and CERMES warn Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean to expect intense heat, uneven wet-season rainfall, and a higher risk of flooding and flash floods, with heatwaves likely as the El Niño pattern strengthens and global warming adds pressure. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across the Central America and Caribbean region, including Grenada, prioritizing submissions before Sept 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, clean transport, and even sargassum-linked energy. Energy Transition Capacity: CCREEE and the Caribbean Development Bank launched ASERT 2030 to build institutions and technical capacity for a more resilient, energy-secure Caribbean as renewables remain a small share of the regional energy mix. Regional Health Preparedness (One Health): PAHO/WHO and CARPHA ran a molecular diagnostics workshop in Barbados for Eastern Caribbean lab teams, boosting rapid detection for diseases like measles, leptospirosis, and hantavirus. Fine-Flavour Cocoa Support: EU/ITC-backed post-harvest training at Belmont Estate aims to improve cocoa quality and strengthen Grenada’s sustainable cocoa value chain and long-term competitiveness. CBI Governance Reform: Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment amendment bill moves to strengthen oversight, transparency, and regional cooperation by aligning with ECCIRA and adding audit and compliance measures. Local Environment & Community: Hopeful Hearts Foundation was named Antigua and Barbuda’s National Leader for Good Deeds Day, with plans that include environmental projects, while Grenada’s cocoa training and community initiatives keep sustainability in focus.

Climate Risk Forecast: CIMH and CERMES warn the late wet season may bring intense heat, patchy hurricane activity, uneven rainfall, and high flood/flash-flood risk across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with climate change and a strengthening El Niño shaping conditions. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean and Central America, including Grenada, prioritizing proposals before Sept 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, clean transport, and even sargassum-linked energy. Energy Transition Capacity: CCREEE and the Caribbean Development Bank launched ASERT 2030 to build regional capacity for renewable adoption, noting renewables are only about 12% of the Caribbean energy mix. Local Resilience for Cocoa: A 3-day EU/ITC-backed cocoa post-harvest training at Belmont Estate in St Patrick aims to lift quality and strengthen Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa value chain. Weather Update (Grenada): A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloudiness, showers, and possible isolated thunder as it traverses the State of Grenada today. Insurance Gap Spotlight: A Lloyd’s-backed study says hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers, and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves, pointing to faster government support and better community pooling. Community Nature & Wildlife: EPIC’s Seas & Scenes photo contest is open (Aug 1–31) with categories including environmental impact and stewardship, celebrating Caribbean nature and wildlife.

Climate Risk Outlook: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are bracing for intense heat, uneven wet-season rainfall, and a flooding risk boost, with climatologists pointing to El Niño strengthening plus global warming. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, with Grenada included, prioritizing submissions before Sept 1. Energy Transition Capacity: CCREEE and the Caribbean Development Bank launched ASERT 2030 to strengthen institutions and speed up renewable adoption in a region where renewables are still only about 12% of the energy mix. Insurance Gap for Climate Shocks: A Lloyd’s-backed study says hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers, and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves, urging faster government support and better co-op pooling. Local Resilience for Cocoa: Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa sector got a 3-day post-harvest training push at Belmont Estate, backed by EU/ITC-linked programming to improve quality and competitiveness. Weather Update: A tropical wave is expected to bring showers and possible isolated thunder as it moves across the State of Grenada. Community & Nature Stewardship: The Seas & Scenes photo contest is open (Aug 1–31) with categories including environmental impact and stewardship, hosted by EPIC.

Climate Risk for the Region: A new Caribbean climate outlook warns of intense heat, patchy hurricane activity, and uneven rainfall through the wet season, with higher chances of flooding and flash floods as global warming and El Niño effects interact. Renewables Funding for Grenada: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean and Central America, including solar, wind, hydro, clean transport and even sargassum-linked energy, with Grenada among eligible countries. Energy Transition Capacity Boost: CCREEE and the Caribbean Development Bank launched ASERT 2030 to strengthen institutions and speed up renewable adoption, noting renewables are still only about 12% of the region’s energy mix. Insurance Protection Gaps: A Lloyd’s-backed study says hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves, pointing to delays in government disaster financing and weak coverage at household and community levels. Local Nature & Resilience: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park highlights reef fragility and how marine life can reclaim damaged areas after Hurricane Ivan, while also drawing attention to broader climate threats to marine ecosystems. Community Climate-Smart Support: Youth grants under Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur programme backed climate-smart agribusiness and agri-tech ideas, including bee farming and a platform linking farmers to institutional buyers. Weather Update (Grenada): A tropical wave is expected to bring increased cloudiness, showers and possible isolated thunder as it moves across the island. Marine Tourism Stewardship: The EPIC/Caribbean Compass Seas & Scenes photo contest is open for entries, with an Environmental Impact & Stewardship category encouraging public support for conservation and responsible sailing culture.

Renewable Energy in Carriacou: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with testing underway and power to feed into GRENLEC’s grid—part of the “Solar for All” push, funded 100% by the United Arab Emirates. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-backed study warns that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in hurricane-exposed Caribbean states (including Grenada) often remain uninsured, forcing families to replace boats and crops themselves after disasters. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring more cloud, showers and possible isolated thunder as it moves across the State of Grenada. Cocoa Resilience: Over 30 participants in Grenada’s cocoa value chain completed EU/ITC-supported post-harvest training to boost quality and competitiveness. Marine Conservation Spotlight: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is drawing attention to reef fragility after Hurricane Ivan and years of marine regrowth. Local Search Update: Police continue searching in Grenada for missing American tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play.

Caribbean Nature & Culture: EPIC and Caribbean Compass launched the Seas & Scenes Photo Contest 2026 (1–31 August), inviting entries that spotlight Caribbean life, sailing, and environmental impact & stewardship, with prizes and an audience-choice vote. Climate & Disaster Risk: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study warns that in hurricane-exposed Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada, many farmers, fishers, and tourism workers remain underinsured, leaving them to replace boats, crops, and equipment themselves after losses. Renewable Energy in Grenada: Grenada completed and is commissioning a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, funded 100% by the UAE, feeding into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” programme. Youth & Sustainable Agriculture: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants and concessional loans to youth ventures, including climate-smart agribusiness and agri-tech linking farmers to buyers. Marine Conservation Storytelling: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park highlights reef fragility after Hurricane Ivan, with pH-neutral sculptures now hosting marine growth. Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring showers and possible isolated thunder as it traverses Grenada. Public Safety Update: Search efforts continue for missing tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play.

Renewables in the Sister Islands: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, with training and testing underway and power feeding into the GRENLEC grid—part of the “Solar for All” push funded 100% by the UAE. Climate & disaster risk: A Lloyd’s study warns that farmers, fishers and tourism workers in hurricane-exposed Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace boats, crops and equipment themselves, calling for faster government support and better co-operative pooling. Heat and storm outlook: CIMH and UWI CERMES forecast intense heat, patchy hurricane activity and uneven rainfall through the late wet season, with flooding and flash-flood risk rising despite a muted September hurricane peak. Marine conservation: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is spotlighted as an art-and-reef story—showing how marine life can reclaim damaged areas after Hurricane Ivan, while reminding readers of climate threats to reefs. Local livelihoods & food systems: EU/ITC-backed cocoa post-harvest training at Belmont Estate aims to lift quality and competitiveness across Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa value chain. Youth enterprise: The YOUtrepreneur Programme awarded seed grants and concessional loans to youth-led agribusiness and agri-tech ventures, including bee farming and a farmer-to-institution buyer platform. Community safety update: Search efforts continue for missing tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play. Sports (low climate relevance): Commonwealth Games javelin coverage dominates, including Grenada’s Anderson Peters and the medal race in Glasgow.

Climate & Weather Watch: CIMH and CERMES warn Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean to expect intense heat, uneven wet-season rain, and a higher risk of flooding and flash floods into September, with a muted hurricane peak likely after August. Renewables in Grenada: Grenada has commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, to feed into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” programme, with UAE funding and early solar support for households. Reef Resilience & Tourism: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is spotlighted as a living reminder of reef fragility after Hurricane Ivan, showing how marine growth is rebuilding around the art. Cocoa Quality & Livelihoods: EU/ITC-backed post-harvest training at Belmont Estate aims to improve fine-flavour cocoa quality and strengthen Grenada’s cocoa value chain. Insurance Gap for Climate Shocks: A Lloyd’s-backed study finds hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often lack insurance and must self-replace losses, pointing to faster government support and better co-op/community pooling. Local Safety Update: Police investigations continue after a North Carolina tourist, Elizabeth Waddell, went missing in Grenada; her husband says he believes there was no foul play.

Climate Outlook: CIMH and CERMES warn the late wet season may bring intense heat, uneven rainfall, and a higher risk of flooding and flash floods across the Eastern Caribbean as El Niño strengthens and global warming continues. Renewables in Grenada: A new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou is completed and moving into training and testing, feeding into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” programme to cut bills and boost resilience. Insurance gaps: A Lloyd’s-backed study says hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados and Grenada often remain uninsured and must replace losses themselves, calling for faster government support and better co-operative pooling. Coastal protection & reefs: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is spotlighted as a living reminder of reef fragility after Hurricane Ivan, with marine growth now covering the artificial reef. Cocoa quality: EU/ITC-led post-harvest training at Belmont Estate supports fine-flavour cocoa producers with practical steps to improve quality and competitiveness. Local search: Grenada police continue searching for missing American tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play. Youth & agribusiness: The YOUtrepreneur programme awarded grants and loans to youth-led ventures, including climate-smart farming and bee-related apiculture.

Heat & Storm Outlook: CIMH/UWI warn of intense humid heat, recurrent heatwaves and uneven hurricane activity late in the wet season, with bouts of heavy rain raising flood and flash-flood risk across the Eastern Caribbean. Local Weather Watch: A tropical wave is expected to bring more cloud, showers and possible isolated thunder as it moves across Grenada. Renewables in Carriacou: Grenada commissioned a new solar plant in Limlair, Carriacou, to feed into GRENLEC’s grid and support the “Solar for All” push for cleaner, more resilient power. Climate Risk & Insurance: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study flags major insurance protection gaps for hurricane-exposed livelihoods in Grenada, Jamaica and Barbados, leaving many farmers and fishers to self-recover after disasters. Marine Conservation Storytelling: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park is spotlighted as a reef-recovery success that also shows how climate change threatens marine ecosystems. Cocoa Quality Support: EU/ITC-led post-harvest training aims to improve fine-flavour cocoa quality and strengthen Grenada’s sustainable value chain. Search Update: Police continue searching in Grenada for missing tourist Elizabeth Waddell; her husband says he believes there was no foul play. CBI Policy Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI countries, including Grenada, to phase out programs by June 1, 2028 or face possible Schengen visa-free suspension. Youth & Jobs: Grenada’s YOUtrepreneur grants backed climate-smart agribusiness and agri-tech ventures, including bee farming and farmer-to-buyer platforms.

Heat & Storm Outlook: Caribbean climatologists warn of intense heat, patchy rain, and uneven hurricane activity late in the wet season, with higher risks of flooding and flash floods as humid heat builds. Caribbean Insurance Gaps: A Lloyd’s-backed study says many farmers, fishers, and tourism workers in hurricane-exposed Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada remain uninsured, leaving households to replace boats and crops without fast government support. Grenada Renewable Energy: The Limlair solar plant in Carriacou is completed and moving into training and testing, feeding into GRENLEC’s grid under the “Solar for All” push funded 100% by the UAE. Cocoa Quality Boost: Belmont Estate hosted a 3-day post-harvest cocoa training to improve quality and strengthen Grenada’s fine-flavour cocoa competitiveness through EU/ITC support. Marine Life & Reefs: Grenada’s underwater sculpture park highlights reef fragility after Hurricane Ivan, showing how marine growth is slowly reclaiming damaged areas. Local Environment Politics: The DPM is calling for a St. John MP to resign over alleged environmental oversight failures tied to Woodford operations. CBI Pressure in Europe: EU letters urge Grenada and other OECS states to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, or face possible Schengen visa suspension risks.