AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCyclone recovery and media resilience: UNESCO is backing Madagascar’s radio stations and journalists after Cyclone Gezani, replacing damaged equipment and training reporters in disaster risk management and fact-based coverage to fight misinformation. Biodiversity spotlight: Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of two critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur babies, born April 21 to first-time parents Romy and Iray, with the public invited to help name them as the park uses the moment to raise awareness of Madagascar’s biodiversity loss. Climate risk for southern Africa: An El Niño warning is pushing governments to prepare, with Zimbabwe flagged for drought risk and the report also naming Madagascar among countries likely to face heightened impacts in the Oct 2026–Mar 2027 rainy season. Community pressure on mining impacts: In Anosy, the FANDROMBO platform says Rio Tinto/QMM has delivered too few concrete benefits after 15+ years, citing weak local recruitment, blocked market access, and ongoing water, health, and environmental concerns. Water access data: A global map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the scale of the infrastructure challenge facing countries including those in the region.
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