AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoTropical Storm Gonzalo Near Cabo Verde: The McIntyre Golden Globe Race fleet is bracing for worsening solo-sailing conditions as Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms, with reports of 30–35 knot winds and up to 5-metre seas; Gonzalo is moving north-northwest and could strengthen, bringing fast-changing, confused seas for skippers. Ocean Data Push: At the UN General Assembly, the EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, pledging about €211–€220 million to expand sensors, drones, research vessels, and close ocean data gaps. Sea-Level Rise Rights for Islands: A UN declaration backed by climate-vulnerable states—including Cabo Verde’s PM Francisco Carvalho—calls for a “presumption in favour of continued statehood” even as rising seas threaten territory. Atlantic Storm Watch: The Atlantic remains unusually quiet on hurricanes, but Tropical Storm Fay has regained strength and Invest 90L is being monitored as El Niño shifts activity. ECOWAS Hiring & Media Accountability: ECOWAS opened recruitment across specialised agencies, while its Community Court of Justice urged journalists to press member states on enforcing regional judgments.
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