AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Forests: A new study on Central Africa’s Congo Basin rainforests suggests selectively managed logging concessions could account for more than half of net carbon removed, though critics warn that tackling illegal clearing and local conflicts would better protect biodiversity and livelihoods. Gabon Governance & Civic Space: AFP reports Gabon’s new political climate is cracking down on criticism, with opposition voices and social media users facing threats and account suspensions, including a TikTok personality who says she received threats after speaking out. Water & Flood Risk (Regional): Lagos is reeling after heavy rains submerged roads and disrupted operations at the temporary international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, while meteorological agencies warn July–September could bring heightened flood vulnerability. Water Access Data: A global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water services, with major gaps persisting in low-income countries. Trade & Standards in Gabon: SGS renewed its pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) mandate in Gabon, extending a decade-long partnership aimed at protecting consumers and improving import quality. Maritime Emissions Policy: Shipping firms face hurdles shifting to low-carbon fuels as IMO decarbonization talks stall and carbon-pricing uncertainty persists.
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