AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOcean Crisis: A new UN World Ocean Assessment warns the ocean is in “deepening crisis,” driven by climate change, pollution and overfishing—threatening sea levels, coral reefs, fish stocks and food security for billions. Climate Governance & Economy: Oman’s Environment Authority and Oxford Business Group argue environmental protection is an “economic asset,” linking stronger governance to investor confidence and resilience under Vision 2040. COP31 Fossil Fuels: Australia’s COP31 president Chris Bowen tells AFP the war in the Middle East shows why countries must “get off fossil fuels,” even as talks face a stalemate. Food + Climate Tech: WFP launches Nepal’s Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator to back startups piloting climate-smart tools for irrigation, clean energy, farm advice and insurance. Extreme Weather Risk: Nigeria’s Oyo and Anambra warn residents to prepare for flash floods as rainy-season storms intensify. Local Action: Al Dhafra boosts urban cooling and shade by planting 1,000+ poinciana trees. Energy Transition Funding: GPS Renewables raises ₹635 crore to expand compressed biogas and low-carbon fuel infrastructure in India. Environment Day Pushback: Ghana’s EPA urges attitude change on waste, tree planting and flood risk during World Environment Day events.
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