AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Health: A UNICEF-backed study warns that Eastern Caribbean children may have “no safe zone,” with more than 9 in 10 projected to face at least three climate hazards by mid-century, as heat, drought, hurricanes and sea-level rise intensify. Health Preparedness: Dominica helped publish the third Dominica Health-Climatic Bulletin (Sept–Nov), flagging flash-flood risk, warmer-than-usual temperatures, and ongoing dengue and leptospirosis concerns. Diabetes Research: A small study using continuous glucose monitoring suggests sex is safe for people with type 1 diabetes, easing hypoglycaemia fear. Climate Resilience for Fisheries: A US$12.55m GEF/FAO-backed CC4FISH-II project launched in Dominica to build climate and disaster resilience for Caribbean fisheries, targeting 21,800+ people. Child-Focused Climate Planning: UNICEF says climate plans across the region often lack child-specific tracking, making it hard to prove climate money reaches children. AI Governance: King Charles urged AI leaders to address “existential dangers” and add safeguards. Regional Labs: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on stronger lab networking and faster detection of public health threats. Digital Services: Apple expands iCloud+ in 100+ countries to include Apple Arcade and Apple TV, with Dominica included. Maritime Safety & Rights: Human Rights Watch says Houthi attacks on commercial ships, including the Dominica-flagged tanker Daisy, may amount to war crimes.
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