AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Protection: France added three newly designated marine protection zones on World Oceans Day, pushing strictly protected waters to 14.68%—including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe for sea turtles—while aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Toxic Legacy & Health: A new law now formally recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to compensation discussions; the government has one year to report to Parliament on extending existing schemes to additional victims, alongside faster cleanup, sector support, research, and improved care. Sargassum Management: An OECS–EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe fed into practical strategies for the Virgin Islands, focusing on sargassum interception, collection, monitoring, and use—linking environmental protection, coastal resilience, and public health preparedness. Local Climate Governance: Milos’ municipal council in Greece unanimously opposed geothermal activity, citing risks to the island’s landscape, culture, tourism, and quality of life. Ocean & Community: The DRHEAM-CUP/Grand Prix de France au Large 2026 was announced in Cherbourg with over 120 boats already registered for July’s 10th anniversary edition, highlighting growing participation across classes and crew types.
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