AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAcute Hunger Warning: Save the Children says half a million under-5 children in Madagascar face acute malnutrition, with crisis-level food insecurity projected to jump sharply later in 2026, urging urgent funding for food, nutrition, health care and climate-resilient support. El Niño Risk for Madagascar: A new NOAA-based forecast flags very strong El Niño and warns Madagascar could see drought in the south and higher cyclone risk in the east, raising the stakes for early action. Deep-Sea Mining Threat: IUCN lists deep-sea mining as the biggest threat to a critically endangered snail found near the Madagascar Basin, where mining could smother vent life with sediment plumes. Energy Transition Training: Energy Transition Africa will train 15 Pan-African fellows after selecting candidates from eight countries, aiming to build capacity to tackle the continent’s energy crisis. Graphite Mine Pause: Total Graphite has paused production at Vatomina for operational upgrades, targeting a restart above 1,000 tonnes per month from December 2026. Waste & Sustainability Leadership: Zimbabwe’s President appoints a waste-management and environmental sustainability advisor, signaling renewed push for cleaner cities.
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