AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Leadership Bid: Guyana has nominated Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General, with President Irfaan Ali citing Guyana’s climate, biodiversity and sustainable development record. Climate Finance: Guyana’s climate director says the country has earned US$353M from carbon credit sales since 2022, funding the Low Carbon Development Strategy. Water Security: Guyana Water Inc. plans new wells at Garden of Eden and Houston, with about $251M earmarked for drilling to expand potable supply. Mining & Environment: Canadian firm U92 Energy moves to buy a uranium project’s historical dataset in Region Seven, while a separate Senegal story notes Fortuna’s Diamba Sud Gold project received an environmental decree. Public Health & Climate Risk: A chikungunya travel alert flags simultaneous active outbreaks across Suriname, French Guiana and Mayotte—mosquito control is key for travellers. Food & Farming: CARICOM opens nominations for “Farmer of the Year” and “Young Farmer” awards, spotlighting regional food security and resilience. Governance & Equity: A feminist budget analysis says Guyana’s 2026 spending is largely gender-neutral and doesn’t tackle structural inequality fast enough.
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