AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Map Overhaul: The UN General Assembly backed the “Equal Earth” projection to better reflect Africa’s true size, with 164 countries voting for it and the US the lone no vote, reigniting debate over Mercator distortions. Plastic Crisis: Campaigners marked 2026’s “Plastic Overshoot Day,” warning recycling can’t keep up as 72 million tonnes of plastic waste are projected to leak into nature. Climate Risk Research: A new study links stronger El Niño swings to human-driven warming, while separate reporting highlights China-Russia on-site Arctic sea-ice observations aimed at improving forecasts for climate and shipping. Humanitarian Response: Nepal flood rescue efforts continued with foreign help, including a Chinese national pulled alive from a tunnel 10 days after disaster, as authorities seek DNA kits and lab support for missing people. Regional Politics: South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties are set to clash during parliamentary questioning over housing, economic and security policy. Sustainability & Education: Malaysia pledged deeper ties with major powers and ASEAN to protect farmers and food security amid climate shocks, while Qatar’s GORD signed a university MoU to embed sustainability training into degree curricula.
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