AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & Health: Western Europe swelters through a record June heatwave, with new reporting arguing the death toll is worsened by policy choices and an underprepared grid, not just weather. Livestock & Food Security: The EU adopted its first Livestock Strategy, pairing animal-welfare revisions with a Protein Action Plan to cut reliance on imported protein by 2035. Carbon Markets: Abaxx’s carbon futures got a boost after Climate Impact X was approved as an eligible custodian, aiming to make post-trade credit handling simpler. Water Security: Jordan and Germany signed a €22.7m debt-swap to support the National Water Carrier Project’s readiness work, backing desalinated drinking water delivery. Desertification Fight: Uzbekistan approved 2026–2030 plans to restore ecosystems and plant forests across 1.27mn hectares under a “Green Samarkand” push. Nature Under Pressure: NASA-linked findings show mangroves are recovering globally, but rising seas could still drown them without sediment and room to migrate. Green Finance in Practice: EIB Global and BRAC Bank unlocked €60m to accelerate Bangladesh’s green and circular transition. Tourism Management: Big Sur’s future hinges on implementing a destination stewardship plan to curb overtourism impacts and safety risks.
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