AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClean Transport: Electric vehicles are on their way to Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM in November, the first delivery under the country’s Octopus Energy partnership. They will help cut delegates’ transport emissions and showcase cleaner mobility. Whale Conservation: Antigua and Barbuda’s proposal at the International Whaling Commission to discuss the “sustainable use” of whales—and a possible path to commercial whaling—was withdrawn. The commission maintained its long-standing ban, while a proposed South Atlantic sanctuary also failed. Climate Risks: CariCOF warns a strong El Niño could bring drought and humid heat to the region; short-term drought has already developed in Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda also joined Pacific climate talks focused on island priorities, including adaptation and access to climate finance. Wetland Cleanup: Volunteers removed 2,156 pounds of waste from McKinnons Wetlands, bringing the total collected across two cleanups to more than 2,600 pounds. Larger dumped items still need heavy equipment. Marine Protection: Dredging and reef work at Barnacle Point have raised questions about whether the written approvals required for activity in the North East Marine Management Area were obtained.
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