AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiodiversity Action: World-leading ecologist Stuart Pimm says conservation needs “less doom and more doing,” urging practical steps to protect species as he opens a major Africa-focused research conference on connecting people, places, and planet. Afghanistan Drought & Water Security: A new report warns Afghanistan’s drought is deepening fast, with Kabul projected to lose most groundwater by 2030; women and girls are bearing the heaviest burden as wells dry up and water travel distances grow. UN Support for Women Entrepreneurs: UNDP and UN Women launched the Afghanistan Women’s Fund for Resilient Enterprises, starting with $1.7m to back about 1,500 women entrepreneurs with Sharia-compliant financing plus business and digital skills. Climate-Linked Methane Cuts: UNEP reports Turkmenistan has eliminated methane emissions at eight oil and gas sources and is using satellite monitoring to ensure the cuts stick. Regional Security Pressure: Pakistan says it killed seven suspected militants near the Afghan border, while regional voices—including Mushahid Hussain Sayed—push for a wider diplomatic approach to terrorism tied to Afghan soil.
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