AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUrban Resilience Funding: The World Bank approved US$225 million for PRODUIRE2 to cut flood risk, improve drainage and solid waste, and rebuild climate-resilient housing in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina after cyclones Fytia and Gezani. Climate Risk for Food Systems: UN agencies warned El Niño could hit 22 African countries, including Madagascar, with drought and flooding risks—pushing a US$200+ million appeal for seeds, livestock protection, cash support, and flood-control measures. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Malawi, Kenya, and Madagascar backed a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining in international waters, arguing the seabed’s biodiversity and climate role are poorly understood. Biodiversity & Conservation Tourism: East of Antananarivo, Mantadia and Analamazaotra highlight indri lemurs and community-managed reserves, showing how protected areas and local stewardship can drive wildlife encounters. Biohybrid Disaster Tech: Singapore researchers developed miniature diving suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches, letting remote-controlled insects survive underwater for up to three hours—aimed at flooded search-and-rescue missions.
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