AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Action: Aruba’s climate work drew regional attention in talks with a Dutch investor, covering marine protection, nature conservation and cleaner energy; international funding and private investment remain exploratory. Digital Infrastructure: Work has begun in Curaçao on a $25 million submarine cable planned to connect the island with Aruba and other Caribbean destinations, with service expected by late 2027. Climate Research: The University of Aruba is part of a six-year, Dutch-funded project studying how art and community knowledge can advance climate justice across the Dutch Caribbean. Biodiversity: Researchers identified a new planthopper species on Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire—and created a new genus for it—using DNA sequencing and microscopic analysis. Clean Energy: Aruba is set to add 70 MWh of battery storage through a Wärtsilä deal, billed as the Caribbean’s largest energy-storage system.
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