AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Alert: The Pacific is facing a “very strong” El Niño, with the Philippines warning of prolonged dry spells and drought that could last into mid-2027. The warming could also intensify heat and pressure food supplies across Asia. Air Pollution & Haze: Delhi’s air turned hazardous, with AQI reaching 605, while Indonesia is seeking stronger regional coordination to tackle fires and transboundary haze ahead of the ASEAN summit. Pacific Resilience: Vanuatu launched a national adaptation plan, and Pacific leaders called for fairer, accessible climate finance as sea-level rise and ocean warming threaten communities and fisheries. Clean Energy: India’s renewable capacity has passed 300 GW, and Essar Renewables signed a 300 MW power deal with NHPC. China’s Green Goals: A new national plan targets 10% cuts in energy and water use per unit of GDP by 2030, alongside a major increase in recycling. Climate and Health: A study estimates human-caused warming contributed to 8,830 premature births in India during the extreme heat of April 2024.
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