AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiodiversity & Climate Resilience: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) appointed Gale Branch as President of its Board, effective July 13, as it continues investing in biodiversity protection and climate resilience. Community & Heritage Planning: UBEC is holding a Community Consultation on Wednesday, July 29 (4:30–6:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center, Edinboro) to discuss the next phase of Fort Charlotte’s redevelopment, aiming for sustainable tourism and heritage preservation. Ocean & Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their partnership to strengthen health security across the tourism sector, extending the Tourism and Health Program through December 2030. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Canada and UNOPS launched the RIISE Facility to help governments deliver climate-resilient infrastructure faster, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines among the initial supported countries. Marine Conservation & Illegal Fishing: A regional look at chemical fishing highlights how hard-to-detect practices can devastate reefs and species, with spiny lobster pressures noted across multiple islands including SVG. Pollution & Public Cleanliness: A readers’ opinion calls littering “out of control,” urging stronger enforcement of the Litter Act and action to protect beaches, rivers, and tourism. Youth & Green Skills: Canada funded a solar-focused youth programme through the Scout Association, building job-ready skills for the renewable energy economy. Dementia Care Training: SVGADDA trained caregivers and health/community members to improve dementia support—an important wellbeing story, though not directly environmental.
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