AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Sovereignty Push: OECS and Dominica just advanced a “definitive regional intervention” at the May 7–8 Root and Tuber Crop Symposium, aiming to turn ground provisions like dasheen and tania into climate-resilient, locally powered staples—backed by the EU’s RIGHT programme. Marine Tech for Conservation: Off Dominica, scientists tested an autonomous underwater glider that listens to sperm whale clicks and steers toward them, moving whale tracking from brief snapshots to longer, low-impact monitoring. STEM Momentum: Dominica’s national STEM Fair opens today under “STEM at Work,” with primary and secondary projects meant to build real-world problem-solving and industry-ready ideas. Health Cooperation: CARICOM and Spain signed a €400,000 health support agreement to strengthen regional leadership and coordinated action on new and existing health threats. Animal Health Watch: Dominica also ran an African Swine Fever sampling pilot with IICA and USDA to boost surveillance and response planning across CARICOM.
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