AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Resilience Funding: Dominica officially launched the US$25M DOMCREP (Green Climate Fund-backed) in Marigot, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water systems, disaster preparedness, early warning and food security. Power Reliability: DOMLEC restored electricity to most of Dominica after a geothermal plant trip collapsed the national grid, with remaining areas expected back by early evening. Tourism Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with brand development and data-driven campaigns to grow sustainable visitor numbers. Marine Conservation: Beyond Green marked World Oceans Day by spotlighting coral reef restoration projects across its portfolio, including work in Dominica and other Caribbean-linked destinations. Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study found youth in Barbados (and across the region) lag in understanding green and circular economy opportunities—pointing to communication gaps. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-backed STAR-Fish project is pushing renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries, including cold storage and certification support. Health Research: A UWI researcher contributed to a Lancet series warning chronic kidney disease is a rapidly growing global crisis needing more prevention and early detection.
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