AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongo Basin Forests & Carbon: A new study using a machine-learning model estimates how much CO₂ Central Africa’s Congo Basin rainforests already store and pull out each year, finding that well-managed selective logging concessions account for more than half of net carbon removals—though critics warn that tackling conflicts driving illegal clearing could deliver bigger conservation gains. Gabon Civic Space Under Pressure: An AFP report says Gabon’s post-coup leadership is cracking down on criticism, with activists and opposition voices facing threats, arrests, and social media suspensions, including the case of TikTok influencer Nelly Ngabima. Gabon Trade Compliance: SGS renewed Gabon’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) mandate for a third straight term, marking a decade-long partnership aimed at strengthening product quality and consumer protection. Regional Governance Links: Togo moved to deepen constitutional and parliamentary cooperation with Gabon and Chad, including talks between constitutional court leaders and renewed legislative dialogue. Climate Risk & Water: A data-driven global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, underscoring the scale of infrastructure and service gaps relevant to Central Africa’s climate and health resilience.
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