AGP Executive Report

High Court Win for Deep-Sea Fish: New Zealand’s High Court ruled the 2023 orange roughy catch-limit decision unlawful, saying spawning habitats weren’t properly protected—an environmental law victory with long-term implications for bottom-trawled fisheries. LNG Power Push in Canada: Environmental groups are challenging a major federal push for the North Coast Transmission Line, arguing most capacity is being steered to LNG projects instead of northern electrification. Heat Costs and Public Health: Bahamas PM Philip Davis urged urgent climate action as extreme heat drives higher household costs and strains power systems. Reef Losses in Hawaiʻi: A new study estimates Hawaiʻi could lose $1.8B–$3B in reef-related recreation by 2100, with poorer communities hit hardest. Data Centers’ Climate Backlash: A report warns Pennsylvania data-center plans relying on new gas plants could sharply raise emissions. Severe Weather Alerts: Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for areas including Kirkland Lake, with hail and damaging winds possible. Legal Climate Battles: A federal court dismissed the U.S. government’s attempt to block Hawaii’s climate tort lawsuit against oil and gas companies. Nature-Based Recovery in T&T: UWI launched a five-year project to restore degraded landscapes in Trinidad and Tobago using nature-based solutions to boost resilience and food security.

Climate Adaptation & Food: A Cornell study finds winegrowers can adapt to warming with shade cloth, new grape varieties, or relocation—and shoppers will pay more for “climate-proof” wines. Climate Science & Policy: Prof. Benjamin Santer disputes a US government climate report, saying it misrepresented his work and downplayed human influence as the US moves to revoke vehicle emissions authority. Corporate Climate & ESG: UBA turned its “Jogging to Bond” wellness event into a pan-African clean-up drive across 20 countries. Wildfires & Heat: Southern France saw multiple wildfires burning over 1,000 hectares, with evacuations and hotspots from strong winds. Coastal Resilience: In Bangladesh’s Koyra, a repaired embankment is already subsiding, with residents alleging shrimp-farm pipes weren’t removed—threatening flood protection. Renewables & Power Systems: EU data show wind remains the biggest renewable source in Q1 2026, while Australia’s grid is adding large-scale stability hardware to boost renewables. Legal Fight Over Climate Liability: New Zealand’s Parliament debates a bill to bar courts from finding companies liable for emissions harm; Labour says it will repeal it. Biodiversity Under Pressure: WWF warns Zimbabwe is losing 327,000 hectares of forest yearly as climate and land-use pressures threaten wildlife and livelihoods. Ocean/Climate Extremes: A study suggests “cleaner clouds” from lower dust may be slowing some global heating, though not enough to stop warming.

Offshore Oil Fight: Environmental groups are challenging Louisiana’s approval of a coastal use permit for BP’s deepwater Kaskida project, warning the Rome Pipeline could raise spill risks for coastal communities and endangered wildlife. Coastal Wildlife vs Development: In San Diego’s Chula Vista, conservationists fear a new sports complex could disrupt habitat used by endangered least terns and other birds along the bayfront. Sanctions Evasion in the Baltic: Greenpeace documented a Russian shadow-fleet tanker escorted by a Russian corvette in the Baltic Sea, urging action as EU-sanc­tioned oil routes continue. Climate Policy Backlash: A Portland, Oregon plan to cut fuel storage capacity for “seismic safety” is sparking alarm over fuel-security risk, with critics saying it could worsen shortages during crises. Health, Heat, and Equity: A new Illinois law would require pollution burdens to be weighed when approving new facilities, targeting the long-standing link between ZIP codes and life expectancy. World Bank Climate Retreat: Under U.S. pressure, the World Bank is dropping key climate finance targets, shifting toward “positive climate impacts” rather than fixed lending shares. Data Centers’ Emissions: A report warns gas plants built to power U.S. data centers could drive greenhouse gas emissions on par with major countries, raising public health concerns. Heat Extremes and Water: Studies highlight how rising temperatures are reshaping risks—from Europe’s heat impacts to future flu seasons and crop limits for rice in Asia. Renewables Momentum: Eurostat data shows renewables hit record shares in the EU’s electricity mix, with wind leading.

Textile waste rules in Estonia: Estonia has submitted a draft Waste Act amendment to cut food waste and push textile recycling via a producer responsibility system by 2028, requiring first-time importers of textiles, footwear and related products (including EU e-commerce sellers) to fund collection and recycling networks. Oceans at record heat: The EU’s Copernicus monitoring says June sea surface temperatures hit a new high, boosting energy for storms and marine heatwaves while stressing ecosystems and fisheries—especially as El Niño may extend the warming. Water + climate cooperation: The Mekong River Commission and India signed a new five-year MoU focused on water security, climate resilience, disaster risk management, clean energy tech and sustainable river basin development. Environmental rights push in Africa: ERA is launching 20-country case studies to assess how environmental rights are implemented, including access to information, participation, and justice for communities and defenders. Climate finance backlash: Reports say major banks have increased fossil-fuel and petrochemical financing even as they weakened climate commitments, raising pressure on lenders’ role in the transition. Heatwave reality check: A Paris heatwave piece shows how daily life is disrupted without reliable cooling, with schools closed and transport affected. Renewables permitting milestone: Lithuania approved an environmental assessment for the Curonian Nord 700 MW offshore wind project, clearing the way for next permitting steps. Local conservation vs access: Daegu’s wetland walkway plan is still divisive, with concerns that assessments underestimated protected species.

Climate Security in Sri Lanka: Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa urged a whole-of-government, science-based approach to climate resilience and disaster preparedness ahead of the 2026–2027 ENSO cycle. Heat & Public Health in Europe: A Paris official faced backlash after blaming Americans’ air conditioning for Europe’s deadly heat wave, as France reports 1,300+ excess deaths and Italy issues red heat warnings. Air Quality Alerts: Michigan issued ozone air-quality alerts for metro Detroit and western parts of the state, warning of multiple high-ozone days and health risks. Local Climate Planning: Plymouth extended the feedback deadline for its draft Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, focused on equity, mitigation, and community resilience. Waste & Waterways: A report highlights litter entering Victoria Harbour from the Yarra River and questions whether on-water capture has been reduced. World Bank Climate Finance: The World Bank dropped its 45% climate finance target while extending its climate action plan, drawing criticism from developing nations. Biodiversity & Conservation: Quebec reached an agreement to recover and protect caribou with $25M over five years, while a study documented sand cats across 13 Libyan desert sites. Extreme Weather Watch: Environment Canada warned of severe thunderstorms with hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes, alongside heat warnings for Canada Day.

Heatwave Fallout: Europe’s record heat is driving health emergencies and school closures, with the UK and Italy among the hardest hit and southern Ontario bracing for another dangerous stretch as Environment Canada issues heat alerts. Retirement Risk: In the UK, the pensions industry warns that climate-driven extreme weather is becoming “retirement risk,” threatening returns and retirement incomes. Energy Transition vs. Security: Asia’s energy scramble after the Iran war is pushing some countries to diversify with renewables and even nuclear, while also extending coal as a reliability backstop. Clean Power Buildout: India’s solar push continues as Hexa Climate commissions an 80 MW plant in Maharashtra and signs more dispatchable renewable deals. PFAS Cleanup Push: Environmental Clean Technologies submits PFAS destruction performance data to the US EPA, pitching its electrothermal mineralisation approach as a disposal route for “forever chemicals.” Local Climate Governance: Liberia’s forest enforcement is meeting growing resistance, highlighting how conservation rules collide with community pushback and illegal extraction. Policy and Permits: France’s top court clears the A69 motorway’s environmental permits, ending a long legal fight over habitat loss. Carbon Data Push: Thailand is rolling out tools to use carbon data and AI for net-zero planning, including sector-specific pilots.

Extreme Heat & Storms: Environment Canada issued a yellow heat warning for southern Grey County (31–33°C, humidex 34–36) continuing through Friday, with health risks rising as air quality worsens; at the same time, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for BC’s South Thompson and Fraser Canyon, with heavy rain and flash-flood risk. Climate Impacts on Daily Life: New Jersey braces for a week-long heat wave with highs near 90–100°F inland, while wildfire smoke triggers an air-quality warning for Alberta’s Kananaskis area. Policy & Accountability: A D.C. Circuit court upheld EPA’s tougher soot standard, while a 14-state AG coalition challenges Chubb over alleged climate-driven underwriting decisions. Water & Security: Pakistan’s climate minister says it will not compromise on Indus Waters Treaty water rights, warning against upstream moves. Local Adaptation & Resilience: Oxford County adopted its first Climate Action Plan through 2030, including cooling-centre planning for extreme heat. Renewables & Energy Transition: EU energy data shows renewables and gas rising as coal keeps falling in 2025. Waste & Circularity: Navi Mumbai recycled plaster-of-Paris from Ganesh idols into study tables, cutting festival waste. Research & Tech for Climate: University of Hawaiʻi launches free monthly, place-based climate summaries for residents.

Extreme Heat Toll: WHO says Europe has logged 1,300+ excess deaths since June 21 as extreme heat—now nearly annual—spreads, with 150 million people living under extreme temperatures and schools shut as grids buckle. Public Health Preparedness: Tedros urges “heat health action plans,” warning homes, workplaces and schools weren’t built for these conditions. Marine Pollution Response: The Philippines and Korea will inaugurate the MV Nilad on June 30, a new cleanup vessel for Manila Bay under an $8.2m, five-year litter management project aimed at removing debris and improving waste handling. Renewables Under Pressure: A report argues the Trump administration has driven nearly 300 federal rollbacks affecting clean energy, from regulatory changes to weakening efficiency and renewable support. Local Water Governance: New Zealand’s Environment Canterbury will notify Plan Change 8 to fix “unintended consequences” from a 2023 Supreme Court ruling affecting freshwater consent changes. Climate Diplomacy & Nature Finance: Armenia says COP17 should focus on practical nature action, pushing for more private investment, better data, and accountable portfolios. Coastal Clean-Up in Cyprus: HSS Cyprus volunteers held a Dasoudi beach clean-up, linking litter control to youth engagement and ongoing community responsibility.

Climate Litigation Clash (New Zealand): Mike Smith has filed High Court proceedings challenging a move to amend the Climate Change Response Act to block tort-based climate lawsuits, arguing the decision was unlawful and driven by lobbying. Heatwave Death Toll (Europe): The WHO says more than 1,300 additional deaths have been linked to Europe’s heatwave since June 21, with France reporting around 1,000 excess deaths as infrastructure and health systems buckle. Climate Attribution (Europe): World Weather Attribution reports the extreme heat and humidity would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change. Local Water Safety (Canada/US): Peace River water authority begins PFAS “forever chemicals” testing for drinking water, while Montana DEQ declares the Big Hole River impaired due to nutrient pollution and low oxygen. Deforestation Crackdown (Mexico): Mexico’s Profepa tightens enforcement against illegal logging in Quintana Roo, including closures, machinery seizures, and permit revocations. Adaptation & Awareness (Bangladesh): Women’s leadership is highlighted as key to climate resilience, alongside youth and media campaigns to boost climate awareness. Tools for Action (Hawaiʻi): University of Hawaiʻi launches free monthly personalized climate summaries for residents.

Europe Heatwave Reality Check: A new World Weather Attribution study says the current record-breaking European heat would be virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, with temperatures far higher than in past decades. Glacial Lake Flood Risk (Canada): In British Columbia, residents near Place Glacier have evacuated again as meltwater levels rise, underscoring how warming is increasing the odds of dangerous glacial-lake outbursts. Nature-Based Solutions (Nepal): After 40 years, farmers in central Nepal are growing paddy again thanks to watershed and springshed restoration, including bio-dykes and water conservation ponds. Forest Fire & Deforestation Pressure (Pakistan/AJK): Environmental stakeholders are calling for urgent enforcement and education to curb illegal burning and tree cutting as climate impacts worsen. Food Nutrition Under Warming (Global): Research highlights “nutrient dilution,” where higher CO2 boosts yields but can reduce protein and key minerals in staples like wheat and rice. Renewables Under Strain (India): A Zurich risk analysis flags Rajasthan, Gujarat and Arunachal as high-risk for renewable build-out by 2030, pointing to extreme heat, storms and other hazards. Flood Preparedness (Nigeria): States are activating drainage, shelters and early warning systems after NEMA flagged widespread high flood risk for 2026. Climate Action in Practice (Ethiopia): Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is framed as a model for scaling restoration alongside development and resilience. Ski Towns at Risk (US/Climate): A local debate in Aspen warns climate-driven “stranded assets” could threaten ski infrastructure as snow reliability declines.

Europe Heatwave & Glacier Loss: A brutal heatwave across Europe is pushing records and accelerating glacier melt in Switzerland, where “Glacier Loss Day” is arriving months early. UK Preparedness: Britain’s scorching “new normal” is exposing weak heat resilience, with schools and hospitals strained as temperatures keep breaking records. Severe Weather Alerts: Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for parts of southeast Saskatchewan as thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. Nigeria Environmental Emergency: Anambra Governor Soludo declared a state of emergency over environmental degradation, citing flooding and gully erosion driven by sand mining and blocked waterways. Accountability for Big Oil: London Climate Action Week hosted a “Make Polluters Pay” push, arguing fossil-fuel accountability is moving from the margins into mainstream politics and litigation. Climate Policy Backlash (US): The Trump administration moved to end the EPA’s 2009 “endangerment finding,” threatening to roll back federal greenhouse-gas regulation. Local Climate Governance: CHAMP for Climate Action created a Subnational Advisory Council to bring cities and regions into climate decision-making. Coastal Protection (Egypt): Egypt reviewed coastal protection projects to strengthen resilience and protect strategic shoreline infrastructure. Community & Cleanup: Nestlé Nigeria and partners marked World Environment Day with nationwide clean-ups, recovering thousands of kilograms of waste. Land & Environment Protection (US): Minnesota’s appeals court sent a proposed hyper-scale data center project back for a more adequate environmental review.

Climate Attribution: A new World Weather Attribution study says Europe’s record-breaking June heat would have been “virtually impossible” without climate change, with similar events far cooler in past decades. Extreme Heat Impacts: Switzerland is on track for an early “glacier loss day,” as the European heatwave accelerates Alpine melting. Energy & Water Risks: FERC advanced the Seminoe pumped-water storage project, but critics warn the final environmental review doesn’t adequately prevent potential trout kills and other wildlife impacts. Local Waste Crisis: In Lagos, residents say monthly sanitation is failing as refuse piles up, blaming non-collection by waste operators. Conservation & Land Use: Wyoming’s roadless rule fight is heating up after a draft EIS is expected on rescinding protections for inventoried roadless areas. Policy & Accountability: A French court ordered TotalEnergies to disclose climate risks tied to its oil and gas products, adding pressure for stronger climate reporting. Community Climate Action: Boise launched “Keep Boise Cool” to make climate steps feel doable, using personalized tools to cut energy use and waste. Youth & Nature: Haiti’s environment ministry met sand quarry operators to curb illegal extraction and reduce disaster risks. Ocean Monitoring: The U.S. Senate pushed back against dismantling the NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative, keeping real-time ocean data online.

Europe Heatwave Attribution: Scientists say human-caused climate change made this month’s Western Europe heatwave far more likely and far more intense, with night-time temperatures now about 100 times more likely than two decades ago—raising health and livelihood risks. Severe Weather Watch (Canada): Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Red Deer and Rocky View County near Airdrie/Crossfield, warning of strong winds, large hail, heavy rain and possible flash flooding. Local Heat in Metro Vancouver: The first weekend of summer is expected to bring warm, humid conditions and possible record-breaking inland temperatures, with a mid-week shift forecast. Climate Disinformation Fight (Europe): Erasmus+ project SchoolFan says trained teenagers can identify up to 90% of climate hoaxes on social media, using media literacy and critical thinking. Everglades Legal Battle (US): Environmental groups say the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” doesn’t undo alleged damage to the Everglades, and they’re pressing for full remediation through ongoing legal action. Bees Under Pressure: Farmers and experts link declining wild bees to climate change and parasites, threatening pollination that supports a large share of food crops. Lagos Waste Management: Lagos environment officials apologized for a waste evacuation lapse, promising long-term reforms as refuse piles continue to affect sanitation and public health. St. Paul Climate Plan Update (US): Saint Paul approved an updated Climate Action and Resilience Plan focused on emissions cuts, cleaner energy, transit and equity in neighborhoods most affected by climate impacts. Ghana Burning Practices: Experts warn crop and tree burning is driving air pollution and health harms in Ghana, urging farmers to switch to safer practices.

Extreme Heat, Clear Cause: Scientists say Europe’s record-breaking heatwave would have been “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, with night-time temperatures made up to 100 times more likely than two decades ago. Climate Accountability in Court: A French court partially backs campaigners and the City of Paris, ruling TotalEnergies liable for failing climate “vigilance” duties tied to its oil and gas expansion. EU Policy Crossroads: A surge in EV sales is weakening momentum to roll back the EU combustion-engine ban, as ministers debate divisions over the 2035 rules. Heat Meets Health & Pollution: In India, researchers warn heatwaves can trigger severe ground-level ozone pollution, adding another layer of harm for workers and communities. Adaptation for Real Life: Maharashtra will form an expert panel on data centres’ water use and environmental impact, as AI growth pressures water-stressed regions. Local Enforcement & Community Action: Oxfordshire council reports big drops in fly-tipping after CCTV and joint stop-and-search operations. Food & Farming Under Stress: A study finds triple climate pressures (CO2, heat, drought) can boost soybean bean numbers but reduce starch and protein quality. Youth & Nature Culture: Uganda’s agroecology poem contest is pushing climate-smart farming ideas through schools.

Climate Litigation: A Paris court ordered TotalEnergies to account for clients’ emissions in a landmark climate case, but stopped short of forcing the oil giant to cut production as plaintiffs had demanded. Extreme Heat: Europe’s deadly heatwave is driving more health warnings and even canceled climate events, while UN leaders warn the world is paying the price for fossil-fuel pollution. World Bank Climate Fight: France urged the World Bank not to drop its climate lending target, warning the US push to refocus on core development could leave climate finance goals to lapse. Environmental Justice Planning: Pasadena moved ahead with its first Environmental Justice Element to tackle unequal pollution and health burdens in underserved neighborhoods. Local Climate Action: Ithaca’s school district approved a revised Climate Action Plan, and unions and activists launched a “Heat Strike Now” campaign demanding heat protections for workers. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A new study finds species are disappearing fastest in cooler regions once thought safer, challenging old assumptions about where warming hits hardest. Water & Food Security: Experts in the Horn of Africa urged investment in early warning systems to reduce climate shock losses to health, farming, and infrastructure. Conservation & Communities: Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba park won GEF-backed IUCN support for restoration and livelihoods as climate impacts and poaching continue.

Landmark climate ruling: A Paris court is set to rule Thursday on a case that could force TotalEnergies to cut oil and gas output, with NGOs and the city of Paris arguing France’s corporate duty of vigilance law covers climate risk. Heatwave impacts: The decision lands as Europe swelters in record-breaking heat, with the UN climate chief calling it the “price” of fossil fuel pollution. Adaptation funding push: A major climate fund says 75 countries have applied for adaptation finance under its ARISE program, with most applications coming from Africa. Litigation surge: A new report finds 249 climate lawsuits were filed in 2025, bringing global totals since 1986 to more than 3,600. Climate science warning: MIT and Leicester researchers say the speed of environmental change versus how fast species can adapt can predict how badly mass extinctions hit. Local resilience education: In the Philippines, Haribon’s Junior Sea Guardian Project is training coastal students to tackle waste and protect habitats like sea turtles. Climate risk to health: An El Niño forecast for the US South raises concerns about more mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests, especially in Florida.