AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCongo Basin Farming: A regional meeting in Brazzaville explored nature-based approaches to farming, bringing scientists and farmers together to share local knowledge. Iboga Protection: Gabon’s sacred iboga could face surging demand from US drug companies developing ibogaine treatments. Practitioners stress that the plant is part of Bwiti tradition, strengthening calls to protect it and respect community stewardship. Forest Fires: Fire activity is rising across tropical Africa, raising concern that fires could release carbon stored in Congo Basin forests and peatlands. A potentially strong El Niño may add to the risks. Energy Plans: Gabon and US-based Aurion Capital have signed an MoU for a proposed gas-fired power programme near Libreville, with capacity of up to 450MW and financing expected to exceed $1 billion. It could expand electricity supply, but would deepen reliance on fossil fuels. Protected Areas: WWF’s Congo Basin director says mining has no place in protected landscapes, as the region contends with wildlife declines, weak monitoring and limited conservation funding.
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