AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Security: Scientists warn that hotter climates are making Africa’s surface water less reliable, while a “digital map” of safe groundwater extraction is being built to protect aquifers and keep drinking water steady during droughts. Wildlife & Health: Conservation groups in Uganda are stepping up protection for mountain gorillas amid Ebola fears, noting the virus has already killed thousands of gorillas across the region, including in Gabon and Congo. Forestry & Climate Skills: AFD and RIFFEAC launched a €5m (about CFA 3.3bn) training push for sustainable forestry and wood-processing across Congo Basin countries, including Gabon. Electricity for Resilience: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50m+ people to power across 40 countries, with Gabon among those expected to benefit as electrification accelerates. Illegal Fishing Pressure: A new push at the Our Ocean Conference targets illegal fishing with stronger enforcement and transparency, as climate change and industrial overfishing push coastal communities further offshore.
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