AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate-resilient cities: Bangladesh’s BARCIK-backed dialogue in Rajshahi calls for inclusive climate-resilient urban planning for slum and marginalized communities, pairing greening and urban agriculture with just development. Water security: Algeria’s Tindouf branch donated 12 water tankers to the Sahrawi Ministry of Water and Environment to keep supplies steady through summer heat and tanker breakdowns in refugee camps. Climate migration pressure: In Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands, drought-driven migrants fear eviction as authorities intensify crackdowns on “illegal settlements,” even after some report strong maize harvests. Reef protection: Queensland announced a record $330.5m investment to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef, targeting sediment and nutrient run-off through Reef 2050 catchment strategy programs. Plastic policy: Sri Lanka banned single-use plastic water bottles in government institutions from May 31, but environmentalists warn enforcement is the real test. COP31 direction: COP31’s new three-pronged targets spotlight faster electrification, cutting waste growth, and improving building energy efficiency while pushing more resilient cities. Corporate climate governance: A business-focused piece argues ESG must be integrated into execution, not treated as a boardroom add-on.
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