AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeat & health: A record-breaking early-summer heatwave across Europe pushed France and Spain into red alerts, with schools and transport disrupted and dozens reported drowned as people sought unsupervised cooling. Climate risk & food security: El Niño is expected to strengthen through 2026, raising flood-and-drought risks that can quickly turn into hunger crises; WFP urges early preparation. Nature recovery: A new satellite study finds global mangroves are recovering overall since around 2010, but warns West and Central Africa have seen renewed deforestation. Drought preparedness: Zimbabwe launched a livestock feed and fodder dashboard to help farmers and government track feed supplies and plan for drought shocks tied to extreme El Niño conditions. Coastal pollution: False Bay’s pollution is flagged as threatening marine life and public health. Urban climate stress: Forty mayors backed a pact to curb data-centre power and water demands as AI infrastructure expands. Energy costs: South Africa’s electricity tariff increases add pressure on businesses and supply chains even as rolling blackouts ease.
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