AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Health: A “super El Niño” is being flagged as potentially record-breaking, with forecasts warning of major heat extremes and up to ~451,000 heat-related deaths by February, raising food-security risks across Central America and parts of South and Southeast Asia. Caribbean Tourism Recovery: Jamaica says it’s nearing the end of recovery from Hurricane Melissa, with 70% of affected hotel inventory back online and remaining rooms expected to return in early 2027, alongside longer-term tourism and infrastructure plans. Regional Payments Tech: Trinidad and Tobago’s economist Roger Hosein backs a CARICOM regional payments system (CAPSS) to speed cross-border transfers in local currencies and cut costs, though he warns deeper production and trade constraints must also be tackled. Public Health Systems: Abu Dhabi’s Future Health convened global leaders at UNGA81 to push health-system shifts toward prevention, early intervention, and better population data—linking funding and execution capacity. UN Pandemic Prep: The US and EU rejected a UN declaration on pandemic preparedness, citing concerns over intellectual property and ideological framing. Biodiversity Watch: Scientists report a worsening osprey breeding season along the US East Coast, with starving chicks showing recovery may be slipping.
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