AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Risk: Türkiye’s western Manisa province saw 50 fires in 24 hours after extreme heat, low humidity and strong winds, with grass and agricultural blazes dominating; officials warn temperatures may keep rising and urge residents to avoid stubble burning and careless waste disposal. Energy Storage Push: Saudi Arabia’s power procurement firm prequalified 27 firms for a second round of 12GWh battery storage projects, selecting companies to compete for six utility-scale BESS sites. Climate-Linked Finance for Jobs: The World Bank approved a $700m loan for Jordan to turn macro stability into private investment, jobs, and a green-and-digital transition. Heat Mortality Warning: A new look at Lancet Countdown data shows Europe’s heat-related deaths nearly doubled from 1992–2021 to 2012–2021, with aging populations and weak heat preparedness driving risk. Hormuz Shipping Tension: A container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed claims and scrutiny over control and routing, in a waterway where a fifth of oil and gas transits. Green Rights Work: Africa’s Environmental Rights coalition is launching 20-country case studies to assess how environmental rights are enforced, including access to information and justice.
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