AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Disaster Readiness: TEMA warns Tobago’s disaster recovery could take years without proper planning, stressing savings, resilient construction choices, and that even prolonged rainfall—not just hurricanes—drives landslips and damage. Water Stress: WASA appeals for water conservation as dry weather cuts output at the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant, forcing rotating supply in multiple North-East communities. Biodiversity & Conservation: Research highlights river otters and wetland conservation, showing how community-backed projects can fund graduate studies and protect coastal ecosystems. Green Funding: Trinidad and Tobago’s Green Fund balance reached TT$12.86B in 2025, with levy collections and interest supporting NGO and community environmental projects. Local Food & Climate-Smart Farming: Tobago’s Peb’s Prosperous Hands greenhouse is now producing, using hydroponic methods and support from the EU and CARIRI to boost local food output with less land and water. Non-Energy Growth Push: Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj targets export growth and non-energy transformation, aiming for a more resilient economy beyond oil.
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