AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Heat Emergency: Thailand has been placed on maximum environmental alert as “Super El Niño” threatens record heat over 45°C and the worst drought on record, with knock-on risks for water, agriculture, and the energy grid. COP31 Build-Up: Istanbul will host a Zero Waste Forum ahead of COP31, pushing circular economy and methane cuts from city-scale policy to practical projects. Renewables Push: India’s REconnect summit in New Delhi spotlights energy security via solar, storage, and renewables amid geopolitical supply shocks. Governance Under Fire: In Manila, protesters accuse DENR of rubber-stamping tree-cutting for the SALEx expressway, warning it favors investors while harming ecosystems and communities. Ocean Carbon Debate: A $15m Bermuda-led seabed study aims to strengthen rules around destructive fishing by clarifying how marine sediments store carbon. Wildlife Trade Crackdown: The UAE signals zero tolerance on illegal wildlife trafficking, with penalties up to 15 years in prison and major fines. Climate Accountability Politics: Australia’s COP31 travel and staffing costs spark backlash, while leaked BHP documents fuel claims the miner is slowing decarbonisation while benefiting from diesel tax breaks.
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