AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife: South African conservationist Shannon Hoffman is breeding bearded vultures to help save a population of fewer than 400 in South Africa and Lesotho, threatened by poisoning and power-line deaths. Waste and health: Residents near Liberia’s Whein Town landfill are renewing calls for its closure, reporting foul water, pests and health concerns as the site operates beyond its planned lifespan. Nature finance: The African Development Bank is urging stronger partnerships and investment to turn biodiversity commitments into conservation action. Clean energy: The European Investment Bank is backing Egypt’s Dandara solar and battery project with a loan of up to $90 million, supporting cleaner power for aluminium production. Climate risks: El Niño is raising concern over drought, floods and pressure on water systems, while African governments and faith leaders push for climate finance ahead of COP31. Environmental justice: South African authorities have blocked the export of five protected baobabs to Georgia amid a criminal probe. Durban pollution activist Desmond D’Sa has also been mourned after his death in a car crash.
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