AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate diplomacy & energy transition: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says climate cooperation with the US, China and Australia is vital for farmers and food security, citing haze and extreme flooding risks. Climate risk & overshoot: A UN Environment Programme warning flags that the 1.5°C threshold is likely to be breached soon, while El Niño could intensify heat, drought and floods. Local climate impacts: Lesotho is bracing for below-normal rainfall and intense heat, with heavier rains expected early 2027. Policy fight over net zero: New Zealand’s ACT Party vows to scrap the net zero target and repeal the Zero Carbon Act, arguing it’s too costly for households and businesses. Food and farming tech: Google DeepMind launches an AI project in India using satellite data to boost farm productivity and climate resilience. Water & sanitation: Ghana plans to redevelop Korle Lagoon’s slum into high-rise container housing, including lagoon dredging and waste clearance. Environmental governance & enforcement: Brazil’s court halts Sigma Lithium’s Grota do Cirilo lithium project over concerns for quilombola community impacts. Wildlife restoration: A UK rewilding project at Emblehope Moor aims to restore peat and bring back species like beavers and golden eagles.
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