AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConservation Finance: Gabon’s “Gabon Infini” project finance for permanence was formally launched with The Nature Conservancy and Enduring Earth, aiming to mobilize up to US$200 million over a decade for community and conservation investments, tied to the country’s 30x30x30 goal to protect 30% of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems by 2030. Congo Basin & Water Security: Former Gabon environment minister Lee White warned that losing Congo Basin forests could destabilize Africa’s water cycle and trigger water wars, calling the basin the continent’s “pumping heart.” Forest Governance Watch: A new report, State of the Forests of the Congo Basin 2025, shifts focus from forest condition to whether agreements are actually being implemented and delivering results. Digital Payments: BEAC rolled out steps to strengthen trusted, interoperable digital payments across CEMAC, including a CEMAC QR system to boost financial inclusion. Policy & Diplomacy: President Nguema met UAE envoy Thani Al Zeyoudi, discussing ways to deepen trade and investment cooperation under the CEPA framework.
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