AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHimalayan Climate Disaster: Nepal’s Aug. 26 flash floods—triggered by a glacier/ice-and-rock collapse—have killed over 1,100 and left thousands missing, with experts warning the region faces cascading hazards as glaciers destabilize. Afghanistan Environment & Resilience Funding: The EU announced a €10m boost via the Aga Khan Foundation for BRIDGE, a 36-month program focused on climate resilience, agricultural livelihoods, and reintegration across 10 Afghan provinces. Mining & Resource Governance: The U.S. rejected Taliban calls for investment in Afghanistan’s mining sector, saying engagement would fund “terrorists,” while reporting highlights growing concerns over who controls contracts and revenues. Water Diplomacy: Pakistan welcomed a PCA ruling affirming it retains options under the Indus Waters Treaty, urging India to fully comply—an important reminder that water disputes can shape regional stability. Regional Cooperation on Climate Risks: Commentary on the Nepal-Tibet disaster argues for stronger cross-border early-warning and disaster planning for linked hazards, not isolated events. Afghan Trade & Connectivity: India and Afghanistan held talks on visa facilitation, customs cooperation, banking, pharma and agriculture trade—key for livelihoods as climate pressures mount.
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