AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Risks: A strengthening El Niño could raise wildfire danger in parts of the northern U.S. while easing it across much of the South and Southwest. In the Philippines, officials are expanding forest patrols and watershed restoration to protect water supplies during dry spells. Nature Under Pressure: Ahead of COP17 in Yerevan, UN chief António Guterres urged faster action on biodiversity, warning that progress and funding remain inadequate. New data also points to worsening fires in tropical African forests, threatening carbon stores and ecosystems. Amazon Protection: Indigenous leaders are taking calls to tackle criminal networks behind illegal mining, logging and deforestation to a UN meeting, saying pollution and intimidation are endangering communities. Pollution: A new study finds that microplastics can trigger reactive chemicals in water, raising concerns about potential harm to living organisms and people. Green Finance: Algeria has adopted rules for qualifying green securities, aiming to channel investment into renewable energy, biodiversity protection and climate adaptation.
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