AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Outlook: Copernicus says 2026 is virtually certain to be the second year on record above 1.5°C relative to pre-industrial levels, after 2024. Cyclone Resilience: A study in Ambanja finds long-term NGO partnerships that respect local knowledge can help communities recover from repeated cyclones and floods; short-term, externally designed projects often leave people stuck in survival mode. Lychee Harvest: Low October rainfall in Toamasina and Cyclone Gezani have delayed ripening and may reduce yields. The first major harvest is expected around November 20–23, putting growers’ incomes and exports at risk. Wildlife: Malagasy flying fox skulls have shrunk by about 6% since the 1980s, researchers report, raising concern about the effects of large-scale hunting. Seasonal Risks: Forecasters expect below-normal rain in western Madagascar and above-normal rain in the north through January. Cyclone activity may be quieter than usual, but communities are urged to stay prepared. Wetlands: A conservation effort to save the endangered Madagascan pochard has highlighted the need to restore wetlands alongside protecting the bird.
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