AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data to guide evidence-based policies to protect marine ecosystems. Comoros in the Mix: Comoros is listed among the participating countries in the five-day GAEC–IAEA regional effort, focused on standardising measurements for microplastics in the 20–300 micrometre range. Ocean Mapping Gap: A new look at global mapping shows less than 30% of the ocean floor has been mapped to modern standards, leaving most deep-sea areas far less charted than Mars. LDC Trade & Climate Finance Services: At a WTO LDC sub-committee meeting, members highlighted how domestic reforms can unlock services trade for least-developed countries, including the push for stronger digital infrastructure and climate finance services. Energy Cost Policies: The IEA reports that 113 countries (plus the EU) have taken steps to blunt rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict, including tax cuts and conservation measures.
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