AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Waste Rules: The EU proposes banning metal scrap exports to India (and Egypt) from May 2027 unless countries prove environmentally sound processing, putting Indian smelters and recyclers at risk of supply shocks. Himalayan Disaster Risk: India’s Himalay Unnati Mission (134 groups) is pushing for a Himalayan Authority and early-warning network as cloudbursts, landslides and glacier hazards intensify. Climate & Health in South Asia: Nepal’s floods drive calls for climate loss-and-damage support, while Manaslu residents stage a hunger strike demanding glacier-lake monitoring, lake-level sensors and sirens. Pacific Sustainability: The Pacific Tourism Organisation launches a 2026–2030 yachting strategy to grow tourism spending in remote islands while promoting marine protection. Aviation AI: UAE officials say AI can transform civil aviation, but needs clear governance—at a China Air Transport Association conference in Beijing. Cancer Care (Cross-border): Pakistan’s Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurates Chinese cryoablation, PET-CT and cyclotron facilities in Multan. Deep-Sea Debate: India’s deep-sea exploration expands, but experts warn science should also identify what should be left untouched.
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