AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Forecasting Boost: Antigua and Barbuda received three ocean data buoys to strengthen weather, climate and marine forecasting, with local training underway to run, maintain and use the SOFAR network for earlier, impact-based warnings. Coastal Cleanup Push: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society ran beach clean-ups removing thousands of pounds of waste, including plastics and fishing gear, warning that litter harms coral reefs, seagrass and marine life while also weakening natural coastal protection. Early Action for Storm Risk: ABRCS engaged Barbuda fisherfolk to strengthen disaster preparedness under an Early Action Protocol, sharing practical steps communities can take before hurricanes and severe weather hit. Youth Citizen Science: Barbuda’s Blue Halo Ocean Camp put 26 young people into hands-on science around mangroves, seagrass and coral reefs, linking protected areas like Codrington Lagoon to climate resilience and stewardship. Weather Alerts Across the Region: The Caribbean Meteorological Organization and WMO rolled out workshops to improve how warnings are delivered and acted on, shifting from “what the weather will be” to “what it will do,” with Antigua and Barbuda slated for training later this month.
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