AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño Food Security Alarm: FAO and WFP have launched a first-ever Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal for US$202m to protect 8.8 million people in 22 high-risk countries, including Madagascar, warning that hunger could worsen between June and November 2026 as El Niño raises drought and flood risks. Hunger Hotspots Update: The agencies also flag acute hunger worsening in 13 hotspots, citing conflict, funding shortfalls, and climate shocks as key drivers, with Madagascar newly added to the list. Energy & Industry Push: RES4Africa convened energy leaders in Cape Town to argue that renewables can strengthen Africa’s energy security and industrialisation—an angle that matters for Madagascar’s power and manufacturing competitiveness. Education & Skills Link: Madagascar’s higher education minister met Samara Polytech leadership, highlighting cooperation in engineering and technical training, with Russian language and know-how positioned as a boost for Malagasy students. Biodiversity Note: Madagascar-linked conservation news reached abroad as Lesser Tenrecs from the island arrived at a UK zoo, spotlighting habitat loss pressures. Ocean Transparency Deal: Global Fishing Watch announced a partnership with Madagascar to support fisheries transparency via publicly shared vessel tracking data.
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