AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Watch: A top ECMWF expert says this year’s El Niño is poised to break records, raising the odds of droughts, floods and other extremes across regions already stressed by climate change. Marine Conservation Funding: Mombasa’s Our Ocean Conference secured Sh828.9bn (over $6.4bn) for marine protection, with hundreds of new commitments aimed at cutting illegal fishing and ocean pollution. Biodiversity Under Pressure: In West Africa, belief-based rituals are driving large-scale poaching of yellow-billed kites, with researchers warning the scale could trigger population declines. Power Reliability Crisis: Zimbabwe suffered a nationwide blackout after a major generation fault, underscoring how fragile ageing grids remain. Energy Transition & Jobs: Nigeria’s energy leaders say the next investment wave in oil, gas and infrastructure depends on faster workforce digital retraining and stronger industry collaboration. Climate Risk to Food: Coffee prices surged on El Niño-linked harvest fears, showing how weather shocks can quickly ripple into African-linked commodity markets. Legal Fight Over Oil: Ugandan farmers launched a UK court bid to stop EACOP, arguing environmental and human impacts should be enforceable across borders.
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