AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGabon’s Forest Finance Push: At the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, President Brice Oligui Nguema said Gabon wants to turn forest conservation and biodiversity into long-term growth via eco-tourism and a national carbon-credit framework, backed by a dedicated agency to market credits internationally. Congo Basin Funding Roundtable: The same week, Congo hosted a Blue Fund roundtable to mobilize $5.32bn for 63 climate-resilience projects across Congo Basin countries, spanning coastal protection, sustainable fishing, water and sanitation, and ecosystem management. Illegal Mining Crackdown: In Cameroon’s East region, MINAT ordered tighter scrutiny of local mining practices in Bertoua, warning fugitive politicians and urging civic education while tackling political and environmental threats. Dengue Vaccine Drive: KNUST joined the DENSTAR project to speed dengue vaccine development and evaluation in Africa, citing climate change, urban growth, and insecticide resistance as key drivers. Wildlife Rescue Hope: A one-armed gorilla rescued from snares in Congo, Lengui, has been filmed cradling a newborn in the wild—another sign that conservation efforts can still succeed.
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