AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCongo Basin Research Push: A new Science Panel for the Congo Basin is trying to close major knowledge gaps, launching in Brazzaville and seeking funding to train 1,000 PhDs over the next decade to better protect the region’s forests, carbon storage, and biodiversity from slash-and-burn, logging, mining and charcoal demand. Gabon Upstream Investment Cycle: Gabon says it is entering a new upstream investment phase, with its Oil & Gas ministry joining African Energy Week 2026 as a Diamond Partner and aiming to attract fresh offshore capital while reforming its hydrocarbons framework. Gabon–Ghana Climate & Environment Cooperation: During a three-day state visit, Ghana and Gabon signed MoUs covering political consultations and diplomatic training, with cooperation also flagged for environmental protection and climate action alongside trade, mining, forestry and fisheries. Wildlife Tourism Warning: A travel-focused report cautions that “hands-on” sea turtle nest watching can turn into harmful photo ops, urging real conservation practices during nesting seasons. Biodiversity Protection in Africa: BirdLife International marks 15 years of its Congo Basin–relevant site protection work, saying threats from mining, agriculture and dams have been slowed or stopped at dozens of sites across Africa.
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