AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Observation Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at the UN, with pledges of about €211m+ (EU €92m; Canada C$82m over five years) to keep sensors, vessels and data hubs running and fill observation gaps. Climate & Sea-Level Rights: At the UN, Cabo Verde helped secure a declaration backing the “presumption in favour of continued statehood” for countries losing land to rising seas, pairing legal protections with funding and early-warning needs. Storm Impacts in Cabo Verde: Tropical Storm Gonzalo brought heavy rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding across the islands, with fishing vessels lost and one person reported missing before it weakened and dissipated. Wildlife Tech in Africa: Over 300 custom camera traps in Tanzania generated 150,000+ images, including rare wildlife records—showing how field tech can rapidly improve biodiversity knowledge. Pandemic Politics: The US and EU rejected a UN pandemic-preparedness declaration over IP and sovereignty concerns, keeping the text headed back for later UN consideration.
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