AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Policy: Sri Lanka set a 13% industrial emissions cut as a key step toward carbon neutrality by 2050, tying the move to 70% renewables by 2030 and a push to turn climate plans into bankable investments. Ocean & Biodiversity: A new UN ocean assessment warns of a “deepening crisis” driven by warming, pollution, overfishing and biodiversity loss, with major risks for food security and coastal livelihoods. Wildlife Crime: An EU-supported taskforce seized 735.5kg of pangolin scales in Liberia, arresting two suspects and pointing to wider trafficking networks feeding Asian markets. Climate Finance & Food Security: Nepal’s WFP launched an Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator to back local startups with solutions like solar irrigation, clean energy, climate data tools and satellite-based insurance. Energy Transition: Ember reports solar is outpacing gas worldwide, with many economies already past peak gas power generation. Governance & Corruption: West Africa’s GIABA workshop targets anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing safeguards in public procurement. Business & Climate Tech: UK-backed CFA Pakistan selected 11 climate businesses for support to scale low-carbon solutions.
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