AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Resilience in Action (Philippines): President Marcos Jr. inaugurated a P833.37M small reservoir irrigation project in Bohol, urging farmers to prepare for El Niño with science-based, water-saving farming like solar pumps, water reuse, and switching from rice to lower-water crops. Heat and Health (Europe/UK): The Netherlands heads into its hottest June spell, while France and parts of Europe brace for intensifying heatwaves; UK warnings highlight major health risks as temperatures push past 38C. Forest Loss Costs (Europe/US/China): A new study warns deforestation-driven rainfall loss could cost over $1T in annual GDP, underscoring forests as “green water” infrastructure. Water Pollution Accountability (UK): A UK lawyer and river-cleanup campaigner faces possible prosecution after removing 200 bags of waste from a polluted Essex tributary, with regulators citing permit breaches. Data Centres Under Scrutiny (India): Rapid data-centre growth around Vizag is drawing attention to energy and water impacts as AI investment accelerates. Biosafety Governance (Kyrgyzstan): A workshop in Naryn focused on strengthening biosafety policies and GMO/LMO rules under the Cartagena Protocol. Nature and Community (Australia): Cathy Freeman opened a permanent yarning circle at Victoria’s Institute of Sport to support Indigenous athletes through a more welcoming environment.
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