AGP Executive Report

UN & Culture for Sustainability: The UN General Assembly adopted Vietnam’s resolution establishing the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027–2036), with UNESCO set as the focal point and Saint Kitts and Nevis named among the co-sponsors—an opening for culture-led development planning. Climate & Disaster Readiness: A Flash Flood Watch was issued for low-lying areas until midday Sunday, tied to Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants, with 2–5 inches possible and warnings for rapid flooding and dangerous driving. Renewables & Energy Planning: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) completed a final inspection in Iceland of the Drillmec HH-300 Tyr rig ahead of geothermal drilling for a planned 30MW project, supported by partners including the Green Climate Fund. Waste & Recycling Push: St. Kitts and Nevis explored new strategies to improve waste management and recycling in a multi-agency workshop with international participation, focusing on collection, handling, reduction and recycling. Marine Conservation Debate: Togo cosponsored a move to review commercial whaling quotas at the International Whaling Commission—an effort led by Antigua and Barbuda that drew criticism from conservation groups, with St. Kitts and Nevis also listed among cosponsors.

Climate & Disaster Preparedness: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with gusty squalls and rough seas; a Flash Flood Watch is in effect for low-lying, flood-prone areas until midday Sunday, warning of rapid flooding, dangerous driving, and reduced visibility. Drought Drivers: Meteorologist Denel Dixon links recent dry conditions to El Niño, climate variability, and Saharan dust, noting fewer rain-producing weather systems during key months. Renewables (Geothermal): Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) teams inspected the Drillmec HH-300 “Tyr” rig in Iceland ahead of shipment for Nevis geothermal drilling, supporting a planned 30MW project. Waste & Recycling: A federation workshop with federal and Nevis agencies, plus Taiwan partners, discussed practical steps to improve waste collection, reduction, handling, and recycling. Local Green Action: St. Kitts and Nevis marked National Tree Planting Day as part of independence celebrations, tying tree planting to food security and the backyard initiative. Marine Conservation Policy: Togo co-sponsored a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas at the International Whaling Commission, with St. Kitts and Nevis listed among cosponsors.

Storm & Flood Risk: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with isolated flash flooding risk in higher terrain and rough seas for small craft. Local Alerts: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for low-lying, flood-prone areas until midday Sunday, urging residents to move to higher ground if flooding develops. Climate Drivers: Meteorologist Denel Dixon links the dry spell to El Niño conditions, broader climate variability, and Saharan dust impacts that have reduced the usual rainfall patterns. Geothermal Push: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) teams have completed a final rig inspection in Iceland for the Drillmec HH-300 Tyr, ahead of geothermal drilling tied to a planned 30MW project. Renewables Financing: IRENA is inviting renewable energy proposals across the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis, for possible support via its climate and transition financing platforms. Waste & Recycling: A workshop explored new strategies to strengthen waste management and recycling across the Federation, with multi-agency and Taiwan technical mission participation. Nature & Food Security: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29, tied to independence celebrations and the push for backyard food trees to improve food security.

Tropical Storm Dolly & Flood Risk: Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for low-lying areas until midday Sunday—watch for dangerous driving, rapid flooding, and rough seas. Drought Drivers: Meteorologist Denel Dixon links the Federation’s dry spell to El Niño conditions, climate variability, and Saharan dust, noting fewer rain-producing weather systems this season. Geothermal Progress (Energy + Resilience): Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) teams have inspected the Drillmec HH-300 “Tyr” rig in Iceland ahead of shipping for Nevis’ planned 30MW geothermal project—another step toward cleaner, more reliable power. Waste & Recycling Push: A workshop in St. Kitts and Nevis explored practical strategies to improve waste collection, handling, reduction, and recycling, with federal and Nevis agencies plus Taiwan partners at the table. Renewables Financing Call: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to speed up clean energy investment and de-risk projects. Local Climate Action: National Tree Planting Day is being marked as part of independence celebrations, with trees tied to food security and backyard growing initiatives.

Tropical Storm Dolly & flash-flood risk: Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with isolated flash flooding possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas; a Flash Flood Watch is in effect until midday Sunday, and residents are urged to move to higher ground if flooding develops and to avoid parking in waterways/ghauts. Drought drivers explained: Meteorologist Denel Dixon says reduced rainfall is linked to El Niño conditions, broader climate variability, and Saharan dust impacts, leaving the islands more vulnerable when rain systems fail to form. Early-warning systems push: Regional work continues to strengthen multi-hazard early warning and common alerting (CAP), including training and efforts to make alerts more timely and understandable. Waste & recycling upgrade: A half-day workshop in St. Kitts focused on practical strategies to improve waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling, with support from Taiwan’s technical mission. Geothermal progress in Nevis: NEVLEC’s team inspected the Drillmec HH-300 “Tyr” rig in Iceland ahead of mobilization for a planned 30MW geothermal project, aiming to expand cleaner power for both islands. Renewables financing call: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis, for potential support via regional financing platforms. Community sustainability: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29, tied to food security and the backyard growing initiative.

Storm & Flood Risk: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis over the weekend, with isolated flash flooding possible—NEMA and meteorologists are urging people to avoid parking in waterways/waswo and to monitor updates closely. Early Warning Systems: Regional efforts are pushing stronger, faster multi-hazard alerts across the Caribbean, including work on impact-based forecasting and the Common Alerting Protocol to make sure warnings reach the right people in time. Drought Drivers: Meteorologist Denel Dixon points to El Niño conditions, climate variability, and Saharan dust as key factors behind reduced rainfall and intensifying dry conditions. Geothermal Progress: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) teams have inspected the Drillmec HH-300 “Tyr” rig in Iceland ahead of mobilization for Nevis geothermal drilling—part of a planned 30MW clean power push. Waste & Recycling: A workshop with federal and Nevis agencies explored new strategies to improve waste management and recycling, with support from Taiwan partners. Tree Planting & Food Security: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29 as part of Independence celebrations, linking tree planting to backyard food growing and stronger food security. Marine Conservation Debate: Togo has cosponsored a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas at the International Whaling Commission, drawing criticism from conservation groups; St. Kitts and Nevis is listed among cosponsors.

Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is still expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with isolated flash flooding risk in higher terrain and rough seas for small craft. Flood Preparedness: A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for low-lying, flood-prone areas until midday Sunday, with 2–5 inches possible and locally higher totals; residents are urged to move to higher ground if conditions worsen. Drought Pressure: Meteorologist Denel Dixon links the dry spell to El Niño, climate variability, and Saharan dust, while St. Kitts and Nevis is also highlighting drought resilience at UNCCD COP17, noting major rainfall reductions and water-infrastructure upgrades. Early Warning Systems: Regional work to strengthen multi-hazard early warning continues, including training and Common Alerting Protocol efforts aimed at getting trusted alerts to the right people fast. Waste & Recycling: A workshop in the Federation explored practical strategies to improve waste management and recycling, with multi-agency coordination and international partner input. Geothermal Progress (Nevis): NEVLEC’s team completed a final inspection of the Tyr drilling rig in Iceland as Nevis moves toward geothermal drilling and a planned 30-MW power push. Community Greening: National Tree Planting Day returns as part of independence celebrations, with tree planting tied to food security and backyard growing initiatives.

Drought & water security: St. Kitts and Nevis is spotlighting its worsening drought at UNCCD COP17, citing 12 drought events in two decades and about a 44% rainfall drop, while pointing to water-policy work and projects like the SKN TransWater push and expanded desalination supply. Storm risk & flash flooding: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but heavy rain is still expected late Saturday into Sunday, with a Flash Flood Watch for low-lying areas and guidance to avoid parking in waterways/waswo. Geothermal progress: Nevis Electricity (NEVLEC) sent a delegation to Iceland for a final inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 Tyr rig ahead of geothermal drilling at the Hamilton site, targeting a 30-MW development supported by regional and climate finance partners. Waste & recycling push: A workshop with federal and Nevis agencies, plus Taiwan partners, mapped practical steps to improve waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling across the Federation. Early warning systems: Regional efforts to strengthen multi-hazard alerts continue, including CAP-based training and work to make warnings more actionable for communities. Sustainability on the ground: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29, tied to food security and the backyard initiative to grow more locally.

Geothermal Push in Nevis: NEVLEC sent a delegation to Iceland to conduct a final inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 “Tyr” rig ahead of geothermal drilling at the Hamilton site, targeting a 30-MW project supported by partners including the CDB, IDB and the Green Climate Fund. Drought Pressure: Meteorologist Denel Dixon linked worsening dry conditions to El Niño, climate variability and Saharan dust, while St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted drought impacts at UNCCD COP17, including a reported 44% rainfall reduction and investments like desalination and water storage. Storm & Flood Alerts: Tropical Storm Dolly weakened into an open tropical wave, but weekend moisture is expected to bring heavy rain and isolated flash flooding; a Flash Flood Watch was issued for low-lying areas until midday Sunday. Waste & Recycling Plans: A workshop in St. Kitts and Nevis brought federal and Nevis agencies plus Taiwan partners to map practical steps to improve waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling. Renewables Financing Call: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including geothermal and solar, with potential support via its climate and transition financing platforms. Tree Planting for Food Security: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29, tied to independence celebrations and the push for backyard food trees to reduce reliance on imports. Energy Cost Relief: NEVLEC is exploring a short-term 10-MW solar farm while awaiting geothermal, as fuel surcharges rise and remain tied to volatile international prices.

Storm & Flood Risk: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for low-lying areas until midday Sunday (2–5 inches possible, locally higher). Early Warning Systems: Regional work continues to strengthen disaster alerts, including training on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and efforts to make warnings more impact-based and easier to act on. Drought Drivers: Meteorologists point to El Niño, climate variability, and Saharan dust as key reasons for reduced rainfall and longer dry conditions. Water & Energy Transition: Nevis Electricity (NEVLEC) is exploring a 10MW solar farm as a short-term hedge against fuel surcharge shocks while geothermal drilling moves forward; NEVLEC also completed a final rig inspection in Iceland ahead of shipment. Waste & Recycling: A workshop gathered federal and Nevis agencies plus Taiwan partners to map practical steps to improve waste collection, reduction, handling, and recycling. Community Greening: National Tree Planting Day supports food security and the “backyard” push to grow more food locally. Renewables Financing: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis, for potential support via regional financing platforms.

Storm & Flood Risk: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for low-lying areas (2–5 inches possible, locally higher). Drought & Climate Drivers: Meteorologist Denel Dixon links the dry spell to El Niño, climate variability, and Saharan dust, while experts warn climate change is shifting Caribbean seasons toward longer, harsher dry periods and shorter, more volatile wet bursts. Water Security: At UNCCD COP17, St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted drought impacts and rainfall reductions, pointing to water infrastructure upgrades including desalination and storage improvements. Early Warning Systems: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is pushing stronger multi-hazard early warning using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), with regional support from WMO/CMO. Renewables & Energy Resilience: NEVLEC is advancing geothermal readiness with a final rig inspection in Iceland, and is also exploring a short-term 10MW solar farm to cushion fuel-price shocks. Waste & Recycling: Government and Nevis stakeholders met to develop practical strategies to improve waste collection, reduction, handling, and recycling, with international participation. Tree Planting: National Tree Planting Day for Independence 43 ties planting to food security and the backyard initiative. Geothermal Oversight: NEVLEC’s team is building capacity alongside the rig inspection to ensure safe, ready operations once equipment arrives.

Flood & storm readiness: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for low-lying areas until midday Sunday as Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants bring heavy rain (2–5 inches, locally higher) and dangerous road flooding risk. Weather follow-up: Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but gusty squalls and rough seas are still expected into the weekend—monitor updates and move to higher ground if flooding develops. Drought pressure: St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing drought resilience at UNCCD COP17, citing a 44% rainfall reduction, 12 drought events in two decades, and water-security upgrades including the SKN TransWater work and desalination gains. Water & early warnings: The Federation is also backing multi-hazard early warning systems using the Common Alerting Protocol, stressing that faster, clearer alerts save lives. Waste & recycling push: A workshop in Basseterre explored new strategies to improve waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling, with federal and Nevis agencies plus Taiwan partners at the table. Renewables financing: IRENA is calling for renewable energy project proposals across the Caribbean, with St. Kitts and Nevis listed among eligible countries. Local greening: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29 (6am–12noon), tied to food security and the backyard growing push.

Tropical Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with a risk of isolated flash flooding and rough seas—residents are urged to avoid parking in waterways/ghauts and to monitor updates. Drought & Water Security: At UNCCD COP17, St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted a 44% rainfall reduction and ongoing drought impacts, pointing to investments like the SKN TransWater project and expanded water capacity, while also warning about future aquifer recharge declines. Renewables & Energy Resilience: Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) is exploring a short-term 10-megawatt solar farm to cushion fuel-surcharge shocks while geothermal development moves forward. Waste & Recycling Push: A federation workshop mapped new strategies to improve waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling, bringing together health, environment, planning and standards agencies plus Taiwan partners. Tree Planting for Food Security: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29, linking tree cover to backyard food-growing and stronger community resilience. Geothermal Progress: NEVLEC’s team is in Iceland inspecting the Drillmec HH-300 rig ahead of drilling five geothermal wells at the Hamilton site.

Tropical Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its moisture is expected to bring heavy rain to St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with low severe-wind risk yet gusty squalls (25–40 mph) and rough seas raising flash-flood and coastal safety concerns. Disaster Readiness: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is pushing stronger multi-hazard early warning systems through a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) workshop with regional and international partners. Drought & Water Security: At UNCCD COP17, St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted a 44% rainfall reduction and drought impacts, while reporting progress on water resilience—moving toward wider 24/7 supply and investing in projects like SKN TransWater. Groundwater Breakthrough: A new Saddlers groundwater well under a EC$28m drilling programme has reached about 640 feet and produced promising initial yields, with safe-yield testing underway. Renewables Push: Nevis Electricity Company says it’s exploring a 10-megawatt solar farm as a near-term hedge against fuel-surcharge shocks while geothermal development advances. Waste & Recycling: A multi-agency workshop with Nevis and federal stakeholders, plus Taiwan partners, focused on improving waste collection, handling, reduction and recycling. Community Greening: National Tree Planting Day for Independence 43 is set for Saturday (6am–12noon), linking tree planting to food security and the government’s backyard food-tree push. Geothermal Next Step: NEVLEC’s team has gone to Iceland for final inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 “Týr” rig before it’s shipped to Nevis to drill five geothermal wells.

Independence Tree Planting: St. Kitts and Nevis marks Independence 43 with National Tree Planting Day on Aug. 29 (6am–noon), aiming to boost food security through more backyard food trees and reduce reliance on imports. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but forecasters still expect heavy rain late Saturday into Sunday, with flash-flood risk in higher terrain across the Leeward Islands, including St. Kitts and Nevis. Drought Resilience at UNCCD COP17: St. Kitts and Nevis used UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia to warn that drought is intensifying, citing about a 44% rainfall reduction and pushing water security upgrades under the National Water Policy and SKN TransWater. Water Supply Boost: A new groundwater well in Saddlers is delivering promising early results, with safe-yield testing underway after drilling reached about 640 feet. Early Warning Systems: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is strengthening multi-hazard early warning through a CAP workshop with regional and international partners, focused on faster, clearer alerts that reach people in time. Renewables Push: Nevis Electricity Company is exploring a 10-megawatt solar farm as a near-term buffer while geothermal development moves ahead. Geothermal Progress: NEVLEC’s team is in Iceland for final inspection of the Drillmec HH-300 rig before it’s shipped to Nevis to drill five geothermal wells. Accessible Climate-Smart Training: SKNAPD is appealing for help to finish an accessible bathroom at Eden Farmstead, supporting inclusion for people with disabilities in climate-smart agriculture training. Health & Resilience Training: PAHO/WHO supported critical care simulation training for severe infections across Eastern Caribbean countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis. Seasonality Shift Report: Local meteorology coverage highlights climate change driving longer dry seasons and shorter, more volatile wet seasons, increasing drought stress and concentrated downpours. Medicinal Cannabis Tracking: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority is rolling out a national seed-to-sale system that records financial transactions alongside plants and batches to strengthen compliance and oversight. Heritage Cleanup: The Parks and Beaches Division and the St. Christopher National Trust cleaned up Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon to protect agro-industrial heritage.

Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but forecasters still expect heavy rain for St. Kitts and Nevis late Saturday into Sunday, with flash-flood risk in higher terrain. Drought & Water Security: At UNCCD COP17, St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted a 44% rainfall reduction and drought pressure, while reporting major progress toward 24/7 water access (up to 70% of people) through the National Water Policy and the SKN TransWater push. Groundwater Breakthrough: A new Saddlers well under the EC$28m Groundwater Drilling Project has reached about 640 feet and is undergoing safe-yield testing after initial results of roughly 175 US gallons per minute. Renewables Push: Nevis Electricity Company is exploring a 10-megawatt solar farm as a short-term hedge while geothermal development moves ahead. Community Sustainability: National Tree Planting Day is set for Aug. 29 (6am–12noon), linking tree planting with food security and the government’s backyard food-tree initiative. Early Warning Systems: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening multi-hazard early warning using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) with regional and WMO support. Accessible Climate-Smart Training: SKNAPD is appealing for help to finish an accessible bathroom at Eden Farmstead, supporting inclusion in climate-smart agriculture training.