AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Oceans: CARICOM’s fisheries and climate bodies (CRFM and CCCCC) met in Belize City to boost cooperation on protecting oceans and coastal communities, with sargassum flagged as both a growing problem and a possible circular-economy opportunity. Marine Heat Resilience: Scientists mapped heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries, using AI to identify “sanctuaries” that could guide where conservation money goes as bleaching worsens. Extreme Weather: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening alongside warmer Caribbean seas, raising risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding during the 2026 wet season. Flooding Watch (Belize): The Sibun River is at flood stage and nearing Hurricane Mitch levels, as tropical-wave rains keep waterways under close monitoring. Wildlife Coexistence: Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic inaugurated a One Health Education Lab to train the public on safer wildlife conflict and conservation. Wildlife Harassment Case: Forest Department is pursuing tourists over a jaguar cub incident in Mountain Pine Ridge; Belize Zoo urges people to observe from a distance and avoid touching wildlife. Community Resilience: CDB and Belize launched BNTF 11, funding education and water sub-projects to reduce poverty and strengthen resilience.
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