AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Delivery: Malaysia’s former Kuala Lumpur mayor says climate commitments need capable, funded local authorities, policy continuity and accountability to become real action. COP31: The summit’s incoming president urged wealthy countries to spend more on climate than defence, but hedged on renewing a pledge to move away from fossil fuels; the EU is also pushing for a stronger global deal. Disaster Risk: A Florida remembrance linked Nepal’s deadly floods to rising Himalayan temperatures and glacier melt. Cambodia’s prime minister called for stronger early-warning systems and disaster preparedness. Flood Protection: England plans to protect 200,000 more homes as climate change intensifies swings between drought and flooding. Fossil Fuels: Australia’s Climate Council warns a loophole lets expanding coal and gas mines avoid stricter standards, potentially adding 4.5 million tonnes of emissions a year by 2035. Clean Energy: Dutch grid congestion is delaying factories’ shift to electric equipment, risking long-term reliance on gas. Pollution Oversight: The EPA proposed giving Wisconsin regulators control of coal-ash landfills, where toxic metals can contaminate groundwater.
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