AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Health: Malaria is surging in southern Africa as shifting rain and warmer temperatures boost mosquito breeding, threatening South Africa’s push to eliminate the disease by 2029. World Oceans Day: The US is removing major deep-sea monitoring instruments after budget cuts, while a naval chief urged stronger marine protected areas to safeguard oceans that regulate climate and livelihoods. Coral & Blue Economy: Egypt launched the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative to protect coral reefs, build climate resilience, and support sustainable tourism and green investment. Waste & Plastic: Fiji’s environment minister warned the country can’t call itself climate resilient while pollution and poor waste management damage rivers and reefs. Local Action: Papua New Guinea marked World Environment Day with community cleanups and tree-planting events. Climate Finance & Policy: A Philippines think tank says climate awareness is high, but financing gaps and weak coordination are slowing adaptation. Green Economy Jobs: EU green-economy employment keeps growing, with construction leading gains. Energy & Risk: Legal concerns are rising around BC’s LNG push as climate-linked liabilities mount.
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