AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRiver Risks: Chinese researchers warn that Brahmaputra flows and flood risks could rise this century as China’s mega-dam takes shape; India’s proposed Siang dam is also facing protests from local residents. Nature Under Pressure: A new study says India’s green cover fell from 36.9% in 2001 to 31.35% in 2025, while the UN has urged India to suspend the Great Nicobar project. Energy Shift: Coal fell below half of China’s power output for the first time, as the country’s wind and solar capacity reached 2 billion kilowatts. Climate Outlook: The UN warns Asia could face extreme heat, drought and floods as a powerful El Niño develops. Japan’s government also says global warming intensified recent heavy rain. Wildlife: Mongolia highlighted conservation of the khulan, or Asiatic wild ass, at the UN biodiversity conference. The country holds an estimated 80% of the global population, but infrastructure is fragmenting its habitat. Pollution Cooperation: Bangladesh and Hong Kong discussed joint work on waste management, recycling and water pollution control.
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