AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCircular Economy Push: East African governments and businesses launched an EAC Circular Economy Platform to coordinate waste policy and attract investment, as waste generation in the region reportedly doubled to 180 million tonnes in 2023 and only about 10% is recycled. Waste & Public Safety: Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo waste-collection plans face scrutiny after freelance journalist Judith Nyuke was killed when struck by a Geo Pomona truck, renewing questions about safety as the company expands. Renewables & Grid Stability: Sri Lanka commissioned a 10MW battery energy storage system in Galle, part of a 160MW national push to store surplus solar and stabilize the grid. Marine Food Security: Qatar’s Aquatic Research Centre is boosting local fish production and marine stock enhancement, including releasing tens of thousands of seabream and millions of other fish and fingerlings. EV Charging Innovation: UK researchers at the University of Bradford are developing “WattCrete” smart concrete aimed at improving wireless power transfer to EVs. Community Climate Action: In Lucknow, Go For Gomti keeps weekly cleanups of the Gomti River going—now with thousands of volunteers—turning citizen effort into a long-running sustainability habit.
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