AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño and Haze: Climate agencies say a powerful El Niño is strengthening, raising risks for farms and communities across the Asia-Pacific. Indonesian wildfires have also sent haze across Southeast Asia, forcing school closures in Malaysia and renewing calls for faster ASEAN action. Pacific Climate Push: Pacific leaders are pressing for climate finance and stronger commitments ahead of COP31; new funding pledges offer a boost, but leaders say support remains far short of what communities need. Clean Energy: India’s renewable capacity has reached 299 GW, shifting attention to storage and more flexible grids. ASEAN energy ministers are also advancing regional grid cooperation. Wildlife Recovery: Japan’s endangered crested ibis has been spotted more than 300 kilometres from its release site for the first time, a sign the reintroduction effort is reaching new ground.
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