AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForest Protection: Fire activity is worsening across Africa’s tropical forests, raising concern for the Congo Basin, where fires can release carbon stored in forests and peatlands. Biodiversity Funding: As the global biodiversity summit opens, African advocates say more land and water needs protection, but funding pledges are falling short: just $5.8 billion of $14.3 billion promised for ocean protection has been delivered. Waste Collection: Hysacam says more than 100 garbage trucks are ready for shipment to Cameroon, but the fleet renewal’s progress remains unclear amid funding shortfalls. Forest Policy: Cameroon plans further log-export bans after restricting 91 timber species. Green Investment: Trade deals include a planned biogas plant and organic-fertilizer facility in Cameroon, alongside a river-sand mining contract on the Sanaga.
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