AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInvasive Species & Water Security: Iraq says the African catfish is now firmly established in multiple rivers and marshes, making eradication “impossible,” and is mapping its spread for a national invasive-species management plan. Extreme Heat & Livelihoods: Reports warn that record desert temperatures are pushing even camels beyond their limits, threatening herders who rely on them for transport and survival. Climate Risk & Public Health: A Congo Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,000 deaths, with officials citing an unusually fast spread. EV Supply Chain: The AfDB approved a $110m loan to back Morocco’s EV battery gigafactory, aiming to build Africa’s first integrated lithium battery manufacturing capacity. Water Inequality in Practice: Cape Town’s “Day Zero” and COVID lockdown are being used to argue that water and food crises expose deep inequality, with activists calling for better emergency preparation. South Africa Weather Watch: SAWS forecasts cold, windy conditions and rain in parts of KZN, plus frost and fog in several provinces. Lake Victoria Aquaculture: Chinese aquaculture tech is helping expand fish farming on Lake Victoria, boosting production and livelihoods in Kenya. Animal Health Threat: FAO highlights the New World Screwworm as a fast-moving transboundary livestock risk driven by animal movement and climate pressures.
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