AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Health: A new Science Advances study finds children under 10 face the biggest rise in humid heat stress from human-caused climate change, with hundreds of millions of young kids already experiencing extra “heat-stress days,” especially in West Africa and tropical regions. Public Health & Waste: Kenya’s mitumba secondhand clothing boom is raising concerns as textile waste can become a reservoir for harmful bacteria and microplastics, linking discarded garments to illness risks. Biodiversity & Wildlife Trade: Global hunting maps show hunting pressure expanding deep into tropical forests, with “empty forests” emerging where wildlife is depleted even as tree cover remains. Water Security & Drought Risk: Research into thin nanomaterial floating covers for dams and lakes aims to cut evaporation and protect southern Africa’s water supplies. Energy Finance: Ghana’s trade minister urges investors to use local inputs and build value chains, while Nigeria’s finance minister argues Africa can’t fund energy needs with public budgets alone and must unlock blended finance and capital markets. Disaster Watch: Flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border have killed dozens and left hundreds missing, with rescue and infrastructure damage reported across affected districts. Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s POPCRU warns police face lethal risks in violent crime operations, as unions call for stronger protection and support.
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