AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate-Ready Growth: Malaysia says new data centres must conserve water and use green technology, while Maharashtra has appointed a panel to assess their effects on power, water and infrastructure. Nature and Resilience: Malaysia’s 2027 budget raises conservation funding and allocates money for pipe replacement and flood prevention. In Taiwan, growers are pairing traditional tea terraces with irrigation and resilient varieties as erratic rain and typhoons threaten harvests. Climate Justice: Indonesian officials say carbon-trading gains should reach communities restoring ecosystems, not just major investors. In the Philippines, environmental advocates ended a week-long march protesting ecological damage and the burdens facing farmers, fishers and poor communities. Climate Finance: A $20 billion US clean-energy grant fund remains frozen as the Trump administration weighs a Supreme Court fight. Ahead of COP31, calls are growing for governments to turn climate pledges into funded action. Haze Emergency: Fires in Indonesia drove unhealthy air pollution in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, prompting Firefly to extend flight cancellations.
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