AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoClimate & Water Stress: A new global map using UN data shows how water withdrawals are outpacing renewable supply in many countries, with Kuwait topping the list at 3,850% water stress and Djibouti’s region facing mounting pressure as climate patterns shift. Green Infrastructure: Africa’s “Wall of Trees” is expanding beyond tree planting into restoring forests, grasslands, wetlands and farmland across about 8,000 km from Senegal to Djibouti to fight desertification, boost food security and create jobs. Regional Tech Security: IGAD’s 2026 cyber drill brought together Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda, pushing for stronger cross-border cooperation and plans for a regional information-sharing and analysis center. Space & Industry: India’s first private orbital rocket, “Vikram 1” under Mission Aagaman, is highlighted for its all-carbon composite structure and a 3D printed liquid engine. Trade Payments: PAPSS is gaining attention as a pan-African system that lets businesses settle across borders in local currencies, aiming to cut costly dollar-based loops. Maritime Tech & Policy: Wärtsilä warns shipping’s low-carbon fuel shift is stuck on IMO delays and fragmented rules, with costs rising where carbon pricing is unclear.
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