AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCaribbean Climate Tech & Fisheries: A US$12.55 million GEF-funded CC4FISH-II project was launched in Dominica to boost climate and disaster resilience in fisheries, targeting more than 21,800 fisherfolk and coastal workers across Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago through 2030. Regional Child Climate Risk: A UNICEF-backed, Meru Labs study says one in three Eastern Caribbean children live where they face at least three climate hazards now, with projections rising to more than nine in ten by mid-century—highlighting pressure on schools and health facilities. Local Governance & Sustainability: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the OAS, Jacinth Henry-Martin, outlined the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) and the push to close the “implementation gap” via partnerships, technology access, and project preparation. Digital Skills Push: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship opens Sept. 10–20, offering advanced training and certifications across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics for St. Kitts and Nevis and other OECS states. Health Systems Training: PAHO and UWI completed the third cohort of a Health Policy and Health Systems postgraduate programme, training 11 professionals from eight Caribbean countries including St. Kitts and Nevis. Water Security Watch: Reporting highlights how drought and aging infrastructure are straining St. Kitts and Nevis’ underground wells and water network, with rising demand and energy costs adding pressure.
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