AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Climate: KNUST has joined the €11.09m DENSTAR project to speed up dengue vaccine development and regulatory approval for sub-Saharan Africa, as climate change and urban growth expand mosquito habitats. Ocean Protection: A new push to deliver on the 2030 goal to protect 30% of the world’s ocean is gaining momentum in Africa, with Seychelles highlighting marine protection backed by innovative finance. Wildlife & Biodiversity: Florida recorded its first documented olive ridley sea turtle nest, with researchers linking the rare event to warming ocean conditions and shifting turtle populations—species that also nest in Gabon. Forests & Minerals: A study ahead of the G7’s critical minerals push warns mining across sub-Saharan Africa is clearing forests, including in mineral-rich countries such as Gabon. Ebola Preparedness: Virunga National Park in the DRC is battling a worsening Ebola outbreak while protecting gorillas, using screening posts despite shrinking aid and security threats. Local Environment Governance: Cameroon’s MINAT ordered tighter scrutiny of local mining practices in Bertoua, after officials flagged unclear reporting. Resource Risks: A report links the “resource curse” to violence and environmental harm from mineral extraction, using the DRC’s cobalt industry as a key example.
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