AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Readiness: NODS trained Antigua and Barbuda district teams to run faster digital damage assessments using KoboToolbox, moving away from paper checks. Climate-Smart Food & Inclusion: Blue Dragonfly Foundation secured a US$50,000 Global Environment Facility grant for a hydroponic farm in John Hughes, pairing vocational training and supported work for autistic people with local food security. Marine Protection Debate: A coalition of 11 environmental groups and OceanCare urged Antigua and Barbuda to rethink its International Whaling Commission stance, arguing it clashes with the country’s environmental record and regional wildlife protections. Water Resilience: A new “Story of Water” update highlights how seawater desalination is helping during dry spells, while stressing conservation still matters. Sustainable Tourism Planning: Tourism leaders pushed for smarter growth, including a carrying capacity study to protect beaches, infrastructure, communities and natural resources as visitor numbers rise. Local Environment Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda Port CEO Darwin Telemaque earned a doctoral degree on sustainable port development and international relations.
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