AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Conservation Pledge: Leaders from nine East African countries signed new commitments at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference to protect the West Indian Ocean, pushing legal protected areas and marine protected areas toward the “30 by 30” goal. Gabon Outdoors: A guide highlights mountain biking routes around Libreville’s Atlantic coast and in Lope and Ivindo regions, mixing coastal views with dense-forest wildlife trails. Flood Resilience Talk: Ghana’s President Mahama met National Security after the June 29 floods, blaming heavier rainfall linked to climate change and rapid urban expansion, and stressing stronger mitigation. Plastic Pollution Push: Kenya launched its National Plastic Action Partnership at Our Ocean to cut marine plastic pollution and move toward a circular plastics economy. Gabon Mining Watch: Gabon’s mines minister visited Millennial Potash’s Banio project, reiterating government support and discussing infrastructure for fertilizer production. Forest Loss Warning: New global monitoring shows 2025 tree cover loss remains severe, with fires still the main driver and Central Africa’s pressures continuing.
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