AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & health strain: France’s 2026 heatwave pushed hospitals to the brink, with thousands of excess deaths linked to extreme temperatures and emergency departments seeing surges that relied heavily on overtime. Climate-smart farming: A new North American study says regenerative practices can be profitable while boosting soil carbon and biodiversity, though upfront costs and funding gaps still block wider adoption. Food security risk: El Niño threatens Sri Lanka’s Maha 2026/27 rice harvest, with experts warning of potential 30% losses and knock-on price shocks if planning and rice stock management lag. Southern Ocean carbon monitoring: The CSIR-led COCO2 project is expanding under-observed Southern Ocean measurements using uncrewed Saildrone vessels to track carbon uptake and heat absorption. Energy policy pressure in Europe: EU methane rules for imported oil and gas may face delays as governments cite energy security and supply stress. Energy transition vs. fossil expansion: LNG Canada Phase 2 gets the go-ahead, expected to roughly double output, while U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito recuses from a major climate liability case involving oil companies. Local resilience & ecosystems: A Zambezi Basin regional plan targets climate resilience priorities across eight countries with a $130m programme.
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