AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Science: An Iranian water policy researcher says Caspian Sea shrinkage is driven more by climate change than by upstream dams, warning impacts for shipping, fisheries and coastal tourism. Local Climate Action: Portsmouth reports citywide emissions down 52% since 2005 and council emissions down ~60% since 2012/13, updating its carbon plans after a 2019 climate emergency declaration. Energy & Food Security: IFAD warns conflicts and energy-market disruptions could push millions more into hunger by raising fuel, fertilizer and food costs. Biodiversity & Conservation: Armenia’s Khosrov Forest Reserve camera traps captured footage of the endangered Caucasian leopard, highlighting conservation progress. Water, Energy, and Industry: A new analysis finds nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities sit in areas with significant physical water risk, with competition for water the biggest threat. Renewables With Rights at Stake: Filipino Aeta groups and scientists raise concerns that expansion of the Olongapo Solar Power Project could harm biodiversity, water resources and Indigenous land rights. Heat & Power Resilience: Malta’s hotels and restaurants association calls for a national climate resilience and energy security plan as extreme heat disrupts electricity.
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