AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeat & Health: A new Lancet Planetary Health study says climate-driven rising temperatures will endanger older people at lower levels than previously thought, with South Asia and the Persian Gulf among the worst-hit and Niger flagged as a country facing high heat plus poverty and limited cooling. Flood Watch: Nigeria’s FEWSC placed 2,000 locations across 36 states and FCT on flood watch, with 914 communities in critical-risk areas as heavy rain, saturated soils and rising rivers threaten homes, farms and roads. Carbon Finance for Niger: Niger State plans a myclimate technical mission (Aug 23–28) to assess carbon-market projects and regulatory steps under Paris Agreement Article 6.4. Extractives & Women’s Rights: CSOs urged stronger women inclusion in PIA host-community development and called for a review of implementation gaps affecting gender representation. Oil Infrastructure Security: Tantita says sustained pipeline surveillance is improving crude output and environmental safety in the Niger Delta by reducing theft and vandalism. Solid Minerals Expansion: Montage Africa Mines secured a new exploration licence in Ebonyi for lead and zinc, expanding multi-commodity mining activity. Youth & Green Innovation: ECOWAS announced $65,000 Startup Awards (Sept 28) with cleantech and climate/green innovation among focus areas.
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