AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Warning for Madagascar: Action Against Hunger says NOAA forecasts point to a very strong 2026 El Niño, with southern Madagascar facing drought risk and the east coast facing higher cyclone intensity—on top of conflict and food insecurity. Women’s Health Under Climate Stress: CARE warns the “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, calling it a women’s health crisis across East and Southern Africa. Deep-Sea Mining Threat: IUCN flags deep-sea mining as the biggest threat to a critically endangered deep-sea snail found near the Madagascar Basin, warning that mining could smother vent life. Ocean Protection Push: With the High Seas Treaty now in force, African proposals for marine protected areas in international waters are moving forward, including West Africa’s plan. Waste Management Leadership: Zimbabwe’s President appoints Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability, aiming to speed cleaner-city efforts. Mining Update in Madagascar: Total Graphite pauses production at the Vatomina mine for operational upgrades, targeting restart at over 1,000 tonnes per month from December 2026.
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