AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSolar for health access: The UAE-backed Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 initiative has rolled out solar-powered health centres in India, boosting care for 200,000+ people in Karnataka with small PV systems powering energy-efficient medical services. Disaster response and safety: In India’s Himalayas, a methane explosion at a hydropower tunnel in Sikkim has killed 20, with five workers still trapped as toxic gas hampers rescue. Wildlife rescue: Assam released two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs after months of rehabilitation, returning them to protected forest habitat. Climate impacts in the region: China’s peak flood season is underway, with experts warning heavier, more frequent downpours; Japan meanwhile issued heatstroke alerts after “cruelly hot” days pushed temperatures past 40C. Public health breakthrough: India approved Takeda’s dengue vaccine QDENGA for ages 4–60, aiming to curb a fast-growing dengue burden. Trade and environment link: India’s gem and jewellery exports rebounded 26.5% in June to $2.21bn, helped by lower gold prices and steady global demand.
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