AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño and climate shocks: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for 171 million students in 2025, with storms the biggest driver (109m), followed by floods (70m) and heatwaves (50m), hitting poorer countries hardest. Heat records: Copernicus says August was the world’s joint hottest month on record, with global temperatures back above 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and El Niño-linked sea-surface warmth intensifying. Madagascar energy crisis: A new look at “Solarize Africa” highlights Madagascar’s severe electricity shortfall and reliance on costly diesel and limited hydropower, with high fuel prices and logistics keeping power out of reach. Biodiversity science in Madagascar: Researchers describe seven new Madagascar diamond frog species and argue most of the genus’ 27 species are threatened, underscoring how naming and mapping species can unlock real conservation action. Conservation funding links: A Florida wildlife centre says lemur-encounter support helps fund rainforest restoration in Madagascar, including tree planting with local partners. Wildlife trafficking ripple: Two ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Bangladesh have reportedly been traced to India, with Madagascar-linked species again caught in cross-border illegal trade. Biodiversity finance push: Kenya’s SYMBIOTIC project (with Germany support) aims to mobilize private capital for biodiversity, including work in Madagascar, using tools like green bonds and debt-for-nature swaps.
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