AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Digital Policy: The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on digital policy and regulation, research for evidence-based decisions, capacity building, and rolling out regional digital strategies across the Caribbean. Space Launch Infrastructure: Germany’s Isar Aerospace signed a $112.5M dedicated pad deal with Canada’s Maritime Launch Services for Spaceport Nova Scotia, aiming to secure a North America launch slot—though the Spectrum rocket still hasn’t reached orbit. Weather Forecasting Upgrade: ESA-backed Aeolus-2 is set to use ultraviolet laser sensing to improve wind tracking and forecast heatwaves and hurricanes about a day earlier, with a planned 2034 launch. French Guiana-Brazil Biodiversity & Health: A study on gut bacteria from the dyeing poison dart frog (found in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname) reports a new bacterial strain that improved fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity in mice, pointing to potential metabolic disorder treatments. Marine Risk from Oil Expansion: New modeling warns Brazil’s northeast offshore oil push could raise cumulative spill risk, especially for seagrass meadows and deep-water reefs, urging faster preparedness and smarter Marine Protected Area planning.
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