AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Impacts: A glacial-lake flood in Bhutan triggered evacuations along India’s Sankosh River. Cyclone Arnab killed five in India and prompted the evacuation of 180,000 people, underscoring the risks of extreme weather. Regional Climate Action: ASEAN experts called for stronger legal frameworks and cooperation to turn climate pledges into action and protect vulnerable communities. Clean Energy: China’s record clean-tech exports could avert an estimated 450 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year once deployed, a new report says. Rivers and Flood Resilience: Environmentalists warned that a proposed Yamuna riverfront project could worsen flood risks unless pollution, river flows and floodplain protection are addressed. Japan, meanwhile, pledged about Rs. 4.56 billion for a pumping station to reduce flooding in Sri Lanka’s Kelani River basin. Community Resistance: Women land defenders from across Asia shared decades-long struggles against development projects they say have harmed their communities and livelihoods.
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