AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Risk Watch: A “Super El Niño” is increasingly likely, with scientists citing a jump to 80% odds and ocean heat levels not seen since 1877—raising the stakes for extreme weather planning across the Americas and beyond. Circular Economy Push: Egypt’s Green Forward programme (EU-backed) has launched new Green and Circular Economy policy recommendations aimed at boosting green startups and business support groups. Water Governance: South Africa’s 2026 National Water Amendment Bill could reshape water rights, including a proposed ban on private water trading, as infrastructure strain and unlawful use worsen insecurity. Livestock Health: South Africa is scaling up foot-and-mouth disease vaccination—13.5m vaccine doses since February and 4.4m animals vaccinated—while protecting livestock export market access. Clean Transport Investment: Kenya-based EV/battery-swapping firm Spiro raised $215m equity to expand stations and manufacturing across seven countries, with more planned. Food & Farm Resilience: South Africa’s farming risks are shifting fast as climate volatility, tighter margins, and precision agriculture add new financial, infrastructure, and cyber threats. Disaster Insurance Gap: Swiss Re says the global natural-disaster protection gap tops $420bn, with rising losses driven by climate change, urban growth, and inflation.
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