AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & energy policy: A new report warns that “gas as a bridge fuel” can trap countries in debt and volatile prices, using Pakistan’s LNG circular debt (about Rs3.3tn) as a cautionary case. Food & climate risk: East Africa’s food crisis is worsening, with Somalia facing severe hunger and acute malnutrition for about 1.9m children as El Niño-linked drought and conflict strain already fragile systems. Agriculture & biodiversity: Research highlights how naturally regenerating trees can outperform planted ones in cocoa agroforestry trials in Ivory Coast, aiming to rebuild forested, resilient cocoa landscapes. Water & health: A study estimates infections drive about 2.3m new cancer cases globally in 2024, underscoring prevention and cleaner living conditions. Regional security & environment: Red Sea and Horn conflicts are increasingly interconnected, raising risks for maritime routes and regional stability. Local environment & resilience: Ghana and Denmark’s 10-year maritime partnership is credited with reducing piracy incidents in Gulf of Guinea waters. Weather: South Africa braces for wet, stormy conditions in parts of the country, with fog patches and scattered showers in key provinces.
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