AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Risk & Preparedness: Latin American governments are mobilizing for El Niño as drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk rise, but experts warn forecasts often don’t translate into action. Disaster Response: China says disaster prevention is “people first,” highlighting rescue efforts amid severe floods, tornadoes and typhoons. Air Pollution: Wildfire smoke is again driving dangerous air quality across the US Midwest and Great Lakes, triggering a US-Canada political clash. Policy & Carbon Markets: The EU is proposing to ease its ETS rules, slowing the emissions cut and adding more free allowances—aimed at keeping industry running. Local Climate Governance: Doncaster Council rescinded its 2019 climate emergency after monitoring suggested targets won’t be met; meanwhile RBWM backed a refreshed climate strategy, warning delay means “failing our obligations.” Clean Energy Deals: Statkraft will supply DHL with green power under a 10-year deal, and IFC’s sustainability bond push for UnionBank aims to expand climate finance and MSME lending. Water Stress: Anglian Water’s hosepipe ban is already cutting demand by about 9% as dry conditions persist. AI for Climate Warnings: UN chief Guterres urged faster adoption of AI early-warning systems, saying they can sharply cut disaster deaths. Green Cities: Bangladesh reaffirmed plans for inclusive, climate-resilient urban development at the UN.
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