AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFood Security in the SWIO: Climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for small island states across the South West Indian Ocean, but the crisis still struggles to land as a national priority despite regional cooperation and funding. Maritime Disruptions & Southern Africa: Shipping reroutes around the Cape of Good Hope are reshaping global energy and trade flows, yet southern Africa isn’t seeing a “windfall” as port congestion and inefficiencies limit benefits. Maritime Governance vs Naval Power: A new look at “maritime competition” argues ships can’t replace the institutions and rules that keep order at sea, highlighting how governance work can matter as much as military reach. Regional Climate Action: Zimbabwe has launched a nationwide cloud-seeding programme as SADC braces for below-normal rains, deploying aircraft and drones and activating a multi-pillar response including early warning and climate-smart farming. El Niño Intensifies: The current El Niño is already breaking records, with ocean heat driving extreme conditions that could amplify weather shocks across the region. Comoros in Health-Linked Sustainability: In Comoros, UNFPA’s “Fragrance for Impact” links the perfume supply chain to on-the-ground health services, aiming to expand mobile clinics from four to seven.
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