AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReparations Push: CARICOM’s Reparations Commission is in London stepping up pressure on Britain for slavery reparations after a UN move calling slavery a crime against humanity, with the group citing years of research into European slave systems and seeking new political and civil society allies. Climate Finance & Farming: The St Lucia Environmental and Agricultural Foundation secured an EC$13,500 GEF Small Grants Programme boost to design a national sustainable agriculture and coastal management project, with research and workshops ahead of a larger implementation bid. Carbon Credits Diplomacy: Saint Lucia’s sustainable development chief, Anita Montoute, joined a Taipei workshop with Taiwan and other allies to build capacity for carbon credit collaboration and participation in global carbon markets. Local Tech for Policy: Saint Lucia’s MICS 7 survey is entering final validation, aiming to guide smarter, better-targeted national policies using fresh social data. Travel Tech/Service Disruption: British Airways cancellations and delays tied to mechanical issues left passengers stranded on the Saint Lucia–Guyana route, highlighting gaps in communication and on-the-ground support. Health & Environment Watch: A new ranking based on FAO data places Saint Lucia high for pesticide use intensity, raising concerns about long-term public and environmental health impacts.
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