Sarg'Coop: Supporting the creation of a Caribbean network to fight against sargassum algae

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The Sarg’Coop program has set three main objectives: organize an international conference, create a Caribbean Sargassum forum, and create and coordinate a Caribbean monitoring and alert center. To achieve these objectives, the Regional Council of Guadeloupe has established four sectoral working groups: Creation of a portal and coordination of a network.Remote sensing to establish a shared algae monitoring network via satellite.Air quality and health.Internationalization of the program. AFD is part of the steering committee for the program and participates in working groups 2, 3 and 4. Working group 3 on air quality and health aims to create a network for measuring air quality and a common alert system for several Caribbean countries. The data from this network will be monitored in Guadeloupe.AFD’s contribution has covered the completion of preliminary studies for the installation of sensors (phase 1), and training and support for the national structures that will handle the management of the monitoring network (phase 2). The procurement and installation of the related equipment will be covered by European funds.