AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Haze: Singapore plans to ratify an ASEAN agreement on transboundary haze and push for stronger coordination on forest fires, peatland and crop burning. Environmental Crime: Malaysia will use anti-money-laundering powers to pursue illegal e-waste imports and disposal, including tracing and seizing linked assets. Plastic Pollution: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has asked authorities to report on plans for a public levy on single-use bags, with proceeds dedicated to environmental protection. Climate Finance: A World Bank push to mobilise private investment faces scrutiny over support for LNG imports in Bangladesh, raising questions about whether financing can build resilience while deepening fossil-fuel dependence. Antarctic Protection: Talks ended without new marine protected areas or stronger krill-fishing rules for the tenth year running, leaving key wildlife habitats exposed to warming and fishing pressure. Resilient Water: Ghana’s water minister says drought, intense rainfall and heat are already straining WASH services, urging climate-resilient design and better protection of water sources.
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