AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoral & marine science in Aruba: Aruba opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a new coral restoration and reef-education center meant to bring marine knowledge to people who don’t go into the water, with school visits and future research links. Marine protection planning: Directie Natuur & Milieu, ACF and Blue Marine Foundation briefed the government on progress toward the 30×30 marine protection target, sharing technical mapping and scenarios ahead of the next stakeholder dialogue in October. Waste management pressure: Aruba’s medical waste backlog is reported at about 400,000 kg, with upgrades underway and research to modernize operations and improve emergency response. Tourism rules for nature: Tour Operators Uni and United Tour Operators submitted nature protocols for UTV/ATV access, proposing marked routes, GPS monitoring, speed limits, guide training, penalties, and native tree planting. Tech & connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, with a western leg serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire and a service target of end-2029. Education & skills: IPA kicked off the 2026–2027 year with a “human capacities in a technological era” theme, while UA held OGM and MGL graduations.
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