AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Commitments: African negotiators are pressing for climate promises to be delivered at COP31, as forecasts warn a strengthening El Niño could disrupt rainfall, harvests and food supplies. West and Central Africa face unusual rainfall risks, while southern Africa’s maize and bean crops are vulnerable to dry spells. Early Warning: A Nigeria study finds satellite data on soil moisture and vegetation, paired with farmers’ reports, can reveal drought damage that rainfall measures miss — a potential boost for warnings reaching smallholders. Restoration: The UN and partners have launched a $78 million programme to restore Africa’s Great Green Wall, supporting a major effort to revive degraded landscapes. Biodiversity: WWF reports steep declines in monitored wildlife populations across Africa. The figures track population trends, not the total number of animals, and habitat loss is a leading pressure. Resilience: South Africa is seeing more frequent and intense weather disasters, highlighting the need to strengthen household preparedness and access to insurance.
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