AGP Executive Report

Climate Planning: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will launch a project to strengthen climate data and emissions tracking, especially in energy and transport. The work will support the country’s next climate pledge and its implementation. Mangrove Protection: Parliament heard that no law currently protects mangroves on private land, leaving Canash vulnerable to clearing. The planning minister says the government plans to introduce protections; officials said the development application for the site had been refused over concerns about mangrove impacts. Biodiversity: SVG representatives are at the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, focused on conservation and implementing global biodiversity targets. Energy Resilience: The government says it wants to move faster from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as subsidies cushion households from volatile fuel costs. Community Sustainability: Lions Club St. Vincent South is supporting a school poultry project and tree-planting efforts, while the Sailing Association has adopted reef-safer sunscreen for its programmes and events.

Mangrove Protection: Canash’s clearing exposed a major legal gap: no mangroves in SVG have received statutory protection in 25 years, and current law limits action on private land. The government says it plans new protections. Biodiversity: Two SVG officials are attending the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, focused on conservation and global biodiversity targets. Clean Energy: The prime minister says SVG must move faster from fossil fuels as fuel-price swings drive costly electricity subsidies; gasoline prices fall Monday, while diesel prices rise. Reef Care: The Sailing Association has partnered with a sunscreen company to provide reef-safer products for sailing programmes and community activities. Community Sustainability: Lions Club St. Vincent South is supporting school projects, including poultry rearing and tree planting.

Mangrove Protections: Parliament heard that no mangrove stands in SVG have legal protection, leaving sites at Canash and Ashton Lagoon vulnerable. The Canash clearing took place without a planning application, after an earlier development proposal was refused over concerns about mangrove impacts. The government says it plans to introduce protections. Community Sustainability: Lions Club St. Vincent South is planting trees and supporting a school poultry project. Energy Transition: Prime Minister Godwin Friday called for a faster shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy as global oil costs strain households and public finances. Biodiversity: SVG officials are at the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, where countries are working on global conservation targets. Reef Protection: The Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen for its sailing programmes and outreach.

Mangrove Protection: Canash’s mangroves were cleared despite planning officials rejecting a proposed development, exposing a major legal gap: no mangroves in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have had statutory protection for 25 years. Renewable Energy: Prime Minister Godwin Friday says SVG must move faster from fossil fuels as volatile oil prices drive up electricity costs; the government is subsidising bills and cutting fuel taxes. Biodiversity: Two SVG officials are attending the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, focused on conservation and global targets. Reef-Friendly Choices: The SVG Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen for sailing programmes and community activities. Community Sustainability: Lions Club St. Vincent South is supporting school projects, including a poultry initiative and tree planting.

Mangrove Protection: A parliamentary disclosure says no mangroves in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have had legal protection in 25 years. Clearing at Canash went ahead despite a rejected development application, while Ashton Lagoon’s mangroves on Union Island also remain exposed. Local Sustainability: Lions Club St. Vincent South is supporting a school poultry project and tree planting. The Sailing Association has also adopted reef-safer sunscreen for its sailing programmes and community outreach. Biodiversity: Two Vincentian officials are attending the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, focused on conservation and global biodiversity targets. Energy Transition: Government says it wants to move more quickly from fossil fuels to renewable energy as oil-price swings drive up costs; new pump prices take effect Monday, with gasoline down and diesel prices slightly higher.

Mangrove Protections: Canash mangroves were cleared despite a planning refusal, and Parliament heard that no mangrove in SVG has had legal protection in 25 years. Officials say current law limits their ability to stop tree removal on private land. Local Sustainability: The Lions Club St. Vincent South is funding a school poultry project and tree-planting activities. Energy Transition: The government says SVG must move more quickly from fossil fuels as global price swings drive up energy costs; new pump prices take effect Monday, with gasoline down and diesel slightly higher. Reef Stewardship: The Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen for sailing programmes and community activities. Biodiversity: Two SVG officials are attending the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, where countries are working to advance global conservation targets. Disaster Readiness: A regional initiative is strengthening weather observations and warnings, while plans to retrofit NEMO warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown would add emergency coordination, communications and water capacity.

School Sustainability: The Lions Club St. Vincent South is funding a $7,000–$8,000 poultry project at Evesham Methodist School, where students will raise 100 chickens. The club is also continuing tree-planting activities. Reef Protection: The SVG Sailing Association will provide reef-safer sunscreen for sailing programmes, regattas and community outreach, promoting choices intended to protect marine life. Biodiversity: Two Vincentian officials are attending the UN biodiversity conference, COP17, in Armenia, which is focused on advancing global conservation targets. Disaster Readiness: NEMO and Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to retrofit emergency centres in Barrouallie and Georgetown with resilient communications and water systems. A simulated storm exercise in SVG also tested how warnings and evacuation plans hold up amid flooding, landslides and blocked roads.

Investment Pipeline: Invest SVG is reviewing 13 proposals worth US$442.9 million across several sectors, including environmental management; none has received final approval. Reef Protection: The Sailing Association has adopted reef-safer sunscreen for its programmes, regattas and community outreach, aiming to protect marine life. Biodiversity: Two Vincentian officials are at the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, where discussions include action on global conservation targets. Disaster Readiness: NEMO and Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to upgrade warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with backup communications and reliable drinking water. Early Warnings: A regional initiative is strengthening weather observations and forecasts; an SVG exercise tested responses to flooding, landslides and public misinformation. Climate Resilience: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for more investment in resilience, clean water, health and education.

Reef Protection: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen for sailing programmes, regattas and community activities, promoting choices that protect marine life. Biodiversity: SVG sent two officials to COP17 in Armenia, where countries are working to advance global biodiversity targets and conservation. Disaster Readiness: NEMO is seeking contractors to upgrade warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with resilient communications and access to potable water. Early Warnings: A regional initiative is strengthening weather observations, forecasts and coordination so warnings give people clearer guidance and time to act; a simulated storm exercise in SVG tested responses to flooding, landslides and misinformation. Climate Finance: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable financing for resilience, including investment in clean water, health and education.

Reef Protection: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen at sailing programmes, regattas and community events. Biodiversity: SVG sent two officials to COP17 in Armenia to take part in talks on conservation, resource management and the global biodiversity framework. Disaster Readiness: NEMO is seeking contractors to retrofit warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with backup power, communications and potable water. Flood Recovery: Assessments continue after heavy rains triggered flooding, landslides and damage to homes and infrastructure in Leeward communities. Climate Resilience: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable financing to strengthen resilience and invest in essentials such as water and health.

Reef Protection: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association has partnered with Stream2Sea to provide reef-safer sunscreen for sailing programmes, regattas and community outreach. Biodiversity: SVG sent agriculture and parks officials to the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, where countries are working to advance the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Disaster Readiness: NEMO and humanitarian group Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to equip pilot emergency hubs in Barrouallie and Georgetown with resilient buildings, backup communications and emergency water supplies. Flood Recovery: Assessments continue after heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides and damage to homes and infrastructure in Leeward communities. Climate Finance: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable financing for resilience, including investment in water, health and education. Early Warnings: A Caribbean initiative is strengthening weather observations, forecasts and coordination so warnings better explain local risks and the action people should take.

Biodiversity: St Vincent and the Grenadines has sent two officials to the UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, where delegates are working on global conservation targets and rules for protecting biological resources and traditional knowledge. Disaster Readiness: NEMO and humanitarian group Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to retrofit warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with backup power, communications and potable water. The pilot is part of a plan covering seven sites. Flood Recovery: Assessments continue in Leeward communities after heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides and damage to homes and infrastructure. Climate Preparedness: A regional early-warning initiative is testing how forecasts can better tell people when hazards will strike and what action to take. SVG has also joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable finance for resilience. Mayreau Development: Invest SVG and developer Nativo Group have signed an agreement to advance a proposed US$100 million resort combining tourism with conservation. Plans include more than 100 accommodation units; construction timing has not been confirmed.

Disaster Readiness: NEMO is seeking contractors to retrofit warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown as emergency hubs, with backup communications and reliable water supplies. Flood Recovery: Assessments continue after heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides, damaging homes and infrastructure in Leeward communities. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million resort promises conservation measures and community benefits, but its plans will be important to watch as development advances on the Grenadine island. Early Warnings: A regional initiative is strengthening weather observations and coordination so alerts give people clearer guidance on hazards and when to act. Climate Finance: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable funding for resilience, including clean water.

Disaster Readiness: NEMO and Global Support and Development are seeking contractors to turn warehouses in Barrouallie and Georgetown into emergency hubs, with backup communications and safe water for use when services fail. Flood Recovery: Officials continue assessing damage to homes and infrastructure after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in Leeward communities. Climate Warnings: A simulated storm exercise in SVG tested how well agencies communicate risks and organise evacuations; regional work is also improving weather observations, forecasts and coordination. Grenadines Sustainability: A proposed US$100 million Mayreau resort is billed as a tourism and conservation project, with plans for more than 100 guest units and marine activities. Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and encourage greater participation across Union, Canouan and Mayreau. Clean Energy: SVG and India have signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project. Climate Finance: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable economies, whose ministers are calling for longer-term affordable financing for resilience, clean water, health and education.

Early Warnings: A simulated tropical storm in SVG tested responses to flooding, landslides, blocked roads and misinformation, as Caribbean countries work to make weather alerts clearer and more useful. Flood Recovery: Assessments continue in flood-hit Leeward communities after torrential rain caused damage to homes and infrastructure; officials say affected residents will receive support. Climate Finance: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable nations, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable funding for resilience and essential services. Clean Energy: SVG and India signed an agreement for a rooftop solar electrification project, supporting renewable energy and climate resilience. Fisheries: Stakeholders are working to strengthen the Union Island Fisherfolk Co-operative and boost participation among fishing communities across the Grenadines.

Early Warnings: A Caribbean storm-response exercise in SVG tested how well warnings prepare people for floods, landslides and evacuations. Regional partners are working to improve forecasting and make alerts clearer and more useful. Flood Recovery: Officials continue assessing damage from heavy rain, flooding and landslides, including impacts on homes and infrastructure in Leeward communities. Climate Finance: SVG has joined the V20 group of climate-vulnerable nations, whose ministers are calling for longer-term, affordable financing to build resilience and invest in essentials such as clean water. Marine Protection: The SVG Conservation Fund’s student poster competition puts marine and coastal conservation in the spotlight, with this year’s theme, “Guardians of the Blue.” Renewable Energy: SVG and India have agreed to a rooftop solar electrification project, advancing clean energy and climate resilience. Mayreau Development: A proposed US$100 million eco-resort promises jobs and conservation initiatives; its plans will be important to watch on an island where natural resources are central to local life and tourism.