AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommunity Energy vs LNG: New Plymouth residents rallied against a proposed LNG import facility, urging the government to withdraw the plan and instead back renewables, efficiency, and storage. Agroecology Legacy: Pesticide Action Network marked 44 years since 1982, highlighting pesticide harms, corporate/regulatory failures, and momentum toward agroecological alternatives. Soil, Water, and Risk: Zimbabwe announced emergency rehabilitation for rivers damaged by alluvial mining, citing threats to irrigation, agriculture, and water supplies. Local Agro Policy: Kenya’s Trans Nzoia county drafted an Agroecology Policy to boost sustainable, inclusive, and viable farming while protecting the environment. Export Readiness: India’s APEDA ran capacity training for Kashmir fruit growers, focusing on export standards, sustainable cultivation, and market access. Climate Finance in Practice: Papua New Guinea shifted from green finance policy talks to implementation, pointing to its Green Finance Centre and Bank of Papua New Guinea progress. Floating Wind Biofouling: Alfa Laval joined a European project to tackle biofouling on floating offshore wind moorings, supporting cleaner marine infrastructure. Food Waste Circularity: Ireland launched National Food Waste Recycling Week, reporting a surge in brown-bin uptake to 70% presentation rates.
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