AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Breeding Win: Shaldon Wildlife Trust says four critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs were born as quadruplets on May 4—rare even for the species—and the youngsters are part of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums breeding programme, with field support linked to Madagascar’s Lemur Conservation Association. Climate Justice in Court: A landmark case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, asking judges to clarify states’ duties to protect people from the climate crisis and shift away from harmful economic models. Southern Africa Fisheries Oversight: SADC reappointed Stanley Ndara to chair the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, aiming to curb illegal fishing and expand tools like a regional register of fishing vessels. Madagascar in the Spotlight—Maritime Sanctions: France seized the Russian-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic; the ship was registered in Madagascar, raising fresh questions about sanctions evasion and environmental risk at sea. Conservation Science Curiosity: Researchers report “very good” sourdough made from cold-adapted yeasts found on Ötzi the Iceman, highlighting how microbes can survive extreme conditions.
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