AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCDB Call for Resilience: Caribbean Development Bank leaders wrapped up talks in the Bahamas with renewed calls for bigger investment in youth, stronger resilience, and safeguards against climate and geopolitical shocks. Healthy Food Policy: A regional webinar flagged slow progress on non-communicable diseases and stressed that healthier environments depend on public policy, trade choices, and climate vulnerability. World Environment Day Climate Push: The Green Game Jam returns with 70 games aiming to raise awareness and funds for reef and rainforest ecosystems, pairing gaming reach with conservation partners. Screwworm Alert: The first US New World screwworm case in decades was confirmed in Texas, raising alarms for livestock, wildlife, and even rare human risk—an urgent reminder for biosecurity. Coastal Protection in Belize: Government temporarily halted dredging in sensitive coastal areas after complaints about unsustainable practices, with new planning talks involving key marine and environment departments. Sargassum-to-Textiles: Belize-based Bloom to Business is partnering with marine science and textile networks to turn harmful sargassum into sustainable fiber and textile materials. Flood Watch: Overnight heavy rain hit Punta Gorda, flooding low-lying streets as authorities monitor river levels and flash-flood risk. Conservation Leadership: Belize Audubon Society named Yashin Dujon its new Executive Director, bringing long conservation and sustainable tourism experience. Ambergris Caye Airport Momentum: Reports say IDB-approved designs for a proposed San Pedro International Airport are moving forward, but questions remain about readiness and impacts. Fisheries Clean Energy: STAR-Fish is scaling clean energy for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Belize Coast Guard detained three Honduran nationals after an interception near Gladden Spit in a targeted operation against illegal fishing.
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