AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate and Natural Resources: SECAM urged COP31 participants to protect Africa’s forests, water and land, warning that unsustainable mining, timber extraction and agricultural expansion threaten ecosystems and livelihoods. Agriculture: A former Madagascar agriculture ministry official’s return to the tomb of hybrid-rice pioneer Yuan Longping highlighted decades of China-Africa seed cooperation and efforts to improve food production. Climate Risk: New El Niño forecasts point to rising pressure on water security and farming across Africa; WaterAid says it is working with Madagascar and other governments to prepare. Food Supply Chains: Madagascar’s reliance on vanilla was cited as a vulnerability for food manufacturers, with diversification among the proposed ways to manage supply shocks. Financial Services: Atlantic Group’s insurance arm, which operates in Madagascar, brought in private equity partner Mediterrania Capital as it plans to expand from seven insurers to 14 across French-speaking Africa.
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