AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEarth Observation: The 10th AfriGEO Symposium opened in Abuja, putting satellite data and climate resilience at the centre of discussions, alongside plans for a digital research network to turn observations into climate action. Climate Finance: Candide Group closed a $71.5 million fund for clean energy and resilience projects in underinvested US communities; it has already backed solar, battery storage and clean transport. Climate-Resilient Farming: Bangladesh and IFAD launched two investments worth $324 million to strengthen rural infrastructure, livelihoods and food systems, with 2.5 million people expected to benefit. Climate and Health: Limerick joined more than 100 European cities in commitments on nature-positive urban areas, sustainable food, healthy homes and extreme-weather preparedness. Mangrove Protection: Belize ordered restoration and a halt to development after finding 3.78 acres of vegetation cleared along the Belize River, including mangroves removed without a permit. Water Research: Russia plans a Caspian Sea research programme through 2030 and proposed an AI-powered digital model to forecast changing water levels.
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