AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSand Extraction Watch: UNEP warns nearly 50 billion tonnes of sand are pulled from nature each year, with demand for construction set to surge—threatening rivers, coasts, and the ecosystems that support livelihoods. Water & Farm Runoff: Iowa residents face persistent pollution from farm fertilizer and manure, with many waterways failing basic swimming and aquatic life standards. Agroecology & Soil Health: Greece is pushing a circular approach—turning crop and livestock residues into compost and soil improvers to cut chemical inputs and strengthen organic farming. Food Safety Push: Pakistan’s leaders mark World Food Safety Day with calls for stronger inspections, lab capacity, and safer practices across the whole food chain. Green Finance for Rural SMEs: Armenia gets a EUR 120m loan deal to expand green lending, including support for women, youth, and agriculture-linked businesses. Nature Recovery Stories: Rewilding efforts in Costa Rica show tapirs and other wildlife returning after ranch land restoration. Land-Use Tensions: UK campaigners challenge tree-plantation plans, arguing monoculture forestry harms biodiversity and undermines local ecosystems.
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