AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Governance: Bangladesh’s CEC AMM Nasir Uddin warned that local elections have a grim history of violence—236 deaths in 2016 and 103 in 2021—and urged parties to keep the upcoming polls “free of bloodshed.” City Climate Action: In Varanasi, PM Modi’s fuel-saving push is turning into routine: the municipal body is set to observe weekly “No Fuel Day,” with e-bikes and carpooling already rolling out. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark ICJ climate opinion on states’ legal duties, with Greenpeace MENA calling it a shift toward real accountability for frontline communities. Housing + Emissions: Dublin City Council launched a report on unlocking housing investment through adaptive re-use, aiming to speed delivery while meeting climate targets. ESG in Practice: Malaysia’s AmanahRaya says it collected about 730kg of recyclables through a staff “5R & Trash for Cash” campaign. Policy Watch: The US is moving to ease HFC “super pollutant” limits, a move that could slow the phase-down of climate-warming refrigerants.
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