AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Health: An Indian infectious-disease expert warned in Bangkok that climate-driven displacement and food insecurity can make outbreaks harder to contain, citing UN figures showing hundreds of millions affected by weather disasters. Biofuels & Food/Water: India’s push to raise petrol-ethanol blending to E20 is drawing backlash from motorists and critics over possible impacts on engine performance plus wider concerns about food security and water sustainability. Energy Costs: IRENA says renewables stayed the cheapest source of new power in 2025, widening the cost gap versus new fossil options and helping avoid hundreds of billions in fuel costs. Food Waste: WRI India highlights food waste as a major climate issue, estimating large emissions from discarded food and warning current policies don’t tackle it enough. India-Australia Deals: India and Australia unveiled a major roadmap in Melbourne, including a uranium export administrative arrangement for peaceful use and new defence, cyber and clean-energy cooperation. Extreme Weather: China braces for Typhoon Bavi after deadly flooding from earlier storms, with forecasts linking rising risks to climate change. Wildlife Enforcement: China launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal hunting and wildlife crimes, targeting online consumption and cross-border networks. Trees & Nature: Bangladesh’s PM inaugurated an Environment Fair and national tree plantation drive, distributing conservation awards and planting saplings.
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