AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: Environment Minister Michael Joseph told Pre-COP31 leaders that Tuvalu’s rising-sea threats echo Barbuda’s devastation by Hurricane Irma. He called for action to keep the 1.5°C target within reach, protect island sovereignty and deliver climate finance. Resilient Housing: Pelican Court’s 150 climate-resilient homes could welcome former Booby Alley residents as early as January, pending final arrangements. Weather Outlook: CariCOF warns a strong El Niño could worsen drought and humid heat; short-term drought has already developed in Antigua, though flood risks remain across the region. Wetlands: Volunteers removed 2,156 pounds of waste from McKinnons Wetlands, bringing the total from two cleanups to more than 2,600 pounds. Marine Protection: Dredging and reef work at Barnacle Point have raised questions about whether required permits were issued for work inside the North East Marine Management Area. Cleaner Transport: Electric vehicles are en route for CHOGM, the first practical delivery under Antigua and Barbuda’s Octopus Energy partnership, intended to cut transport emissions.
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