AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGaza’s Environmental Toll: Palestinian authorities warn that Israeli attacks have left 61–68 million tonnes of rubble, including hazardous waste and asbestos, destroyed most farmland and water infrastructure, and led to 120,000 cubic metres of untreated wastewater flowing into streets and water basins daily. COP31: Finance and Fossil Fuels: As the climate summit opens in Antalya on Nov. 9, African negotiators are demanding accountability for climate-finance promises, while disputes over funding and fossil fuels cloud expectations for progress. Türkiye’s Energy Shift: The host country is promoting a 2040 plan to expand wind and solar, but coal remains in the mix—and residents near Muğla are fighting a mine expansion threatening their homes and forest. Climate Displacement: UNHCR says nearly 90 million displaced people live in countries highly exposed to climate risks; in Syria, drought and declining groundwater threaten recovery for returnees. Iraq’s Environmental Strain: Iraq’s environment minister says the country is among the five most affected by climate change, citing worsening air pollution, shrinking green spaces and pollution from oil and industry.
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