AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Energy: Ireland’s €80 million Climate Action Summer Works Scheme will fund upgrades at 229 schools, including insulation and heating improvements aimed at cutting emissions and bills. Air Pollution: Punjab recorded 584 farm fires in one day as Delhi’s air quality plunged to “very poor,” renewing pressure for action on crop burning and smog. Forest Land: The Philippines has opened 144,000 hectares in Davao to investment in plantations, agroforestry and renewable energy; officials say protected forests and watersheds remain off-limits, but the scale of development warrants scrutiny. Climate Preparedness: FAO is urging Ethiopia to invest in forecasts and early action before drought destroys livelihoods, rather than relying mainly on relief after losses occur. COP31 Finance: Togo plans to seek $3.97 billion for 43 projects spanning clean energy, forests, farming, water and coastal protection. Fossil Fuels and Forests: Brazil has published roadmaps for shifting away from fossil fuels and curbing deforestation, while stressing that both transitions depend on finance. Data Centre Impacts: Ontario Greens are calling for a pause on new AI data centres until enforceable rules address their demands on water, power and local infrastructure.
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