AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForest finance push (Philippines): The DENR says it will open 1.18 million hectares of forest land to “climate-smart investments,” aiming for P38 trillion in production value over 25 years through tree plantations, agroforestry, grazing, ecotourism, and renewable energy. Food price shock (global): FAO warns a new wave of food price surges is coming as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, plus El Niño and climate shocks, squeeze yields and lift input costs—especially if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. Wetlands milestone (India): Arunachal Pradesh’s Glaw Lake becomes India’s 101st Ramsar site, boosting protection for a key Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot. Heat and health (UK): The NHS is urged to prepare for recurring summer heat pressures, with hospitals already seeing A&E surges and equipment failures during extreme temperatures. Climate tech efficiency (Europe): Researchers report a graphene-oxide membrane that can cut the energy needed to purify isopropanol, targeting a major industrial energy use hotspot. Climate resilience policy (mangroves): A new set of mangrove legal case studies highlights how countries are shifting from targets to on-the-ground delivery via stronger governance, monitoring, and community rights.
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