AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoForest Cooperation: Comoros President Azali Assoumani met Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso at COP31, with Comoros reportedly seeking lessons from Congo’s afforestation and reforestation work. The island nation faces rising seas, coastal erosion, stronger cyclones and declining rainfall; details of the leaders’ discussion were not fully disclosed. Climate Finance: Small island states are exploring a levy on remittances to raise up to $3 billion a year for climate resilience, seeking a steadier funding source than aid. The proposal comes as island nations struggle with climate risks and high debt. COP31: African delegates are pressing for grants rather than loans to fund climate action, while the UN chief urged governments to phase out fossil fuels and make polluters pay.
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