AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeforestation & Governance: An Inquirer analysis using Global Forest Watch data says forest loss in the Philippines is “concentrated, persistent” in a handful of provinces, with Palawan and Agusan del Sur among the worst-hit—linked to weak enforcement, overlapping land tenure, and pressure from logging, plantations, mining, and infrastructure. Climate Risk & Water Security: Pakistan’s climate crisis is showing up as poisoned rivers and failing oversight, with warnings from the Indus system highlighting how pollution is compounding food and public health threats. Energy Transition: Australia is accelerating renewables and storage, with record home battery uptake and strong wind/solar investment decisions. Extreme Heat Preparedness: The Netherlands rolled out a new heat intensity index, while many municipalities still lack local heat plans as heat stress sends runners to the hospital. Nature Restoration: Venice’s restored wetlands are drawing record flamingo numbers, and a wetlands project is helping expand habitat. Local Action: North Vancouver’s Mt Seymour Resort is seeking major expansion after BC Parks consultation, while Krishna district in India imposed a monsoon sand-mining ban with stocked supplies.
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