AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño Watch: Pacific sea-surface temperatures hit a September record of 29.70°C in the key Niño 3.4 region, the EU climate monitor said. The pattern is still intensifying and could bring greater drought and flood risks across Asia and the Pacific. Fiji’s Coastal Waste: Plastic was found at every stop on a recent coastal campaign, raising concerns for marine ecosystems and tourism. Fiji’s recycling foundation says better collection and processing systems are needed alongside public awareness. Flood Risk: Flash floods in Nepal’s Gorkha district damaged homes, bridges and power infrastructure after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and water burst through. Climate Leadership: At a Kuala Lumpur conference, Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah urged leaders to act before consensus is complete and build cooperation to address environmental crises. Clean Energy: Southeast Asian experts say data-centre demand could help make clean-energy projects bankable, but regional grid plans and regulatory barriers remain key challenges. Pacific Fisheries: Forecasters expect the strong El Niño to disrupt tuna fisheries across the Pacific into 2027.
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