AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMarine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Comoros, are meeting in Accra to harmonise protocols for tracking microplastics in coastal waters, using nuclear and isotopic techniques to produce comparable data for action against marine plastic pollution and to protect coastal ecosystems. Mining & Forest Loss: A new study warns that mine development is driving wider deforestation across Africa: between 2001 and 2020, nearly 190,000 hectares were converted to mines, and each hectare cleared near a mine footprint triggered far more forest loss through roads and settlements—especially in DR Congo’s cobalt-linked supply chains. Ancient Wildlife Surprise: A long-missing “living fossil” coelacanth story is back in the spotlight after decades of being treated as extinct, underscoring how little is still known about deep-ocean biodiversity. Public Spending for Climate Resilience: SADC officials are set to train in Johannesburg on cost-benefit analysis to help governments stretch limited budgets toward higher-impact priorities, including climate resilience.
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