AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Security in Comoros: Moroni’s worsening water crisis is pushing residents toward costly informal sellers and long queues as ageing infrastructure fails, with a 2023 survey cited showing many rely on public sources and spend over 30 minutes collecting water. Climate Risks for Fisheries: A World Bank study warns Comoros’ small-scale fisheries are highly exposed to climate change, with accelerating coastal erosion and urgent coral bleaching risks that could cut fish productivity and catch potential. Regional Ocean Conservation: A new push for Western Indian Ocean cooperation highlights how protecting migratory species like sea turtles and shared habitats needs common financing across borders. El Niño Multi-Hazard Outlook: The South-West Indian Ocean Climate Outlook Forum urges island states to prepare for extreme heat, heavy rainfall, marine impacts and tropical cyclone risk, alongside drought and flooding threats. Environmental Safeguards in Development: The AfDB and OPEC Fund strengthened environmental and social safeguards training across Africa, including biodiversity and community health topics, with Comoros among participating countries. Illicit Fuel Ship Interdiction: US and Mexico authorities intercepted the Comoros-flagged M/V Grace suspected of “dark fleet” tactics carrying fuel toward Cuba, warning of spill risks from unsafe ballast-tank storage.
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