AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables & Oceans: Seaturns has begun sea trials of its first full-scale wave energy demonstrator S1, 27.5 km off the Port of Le Verdon near Bordeaux, with monitoring led by ESB and a push toward commercialization. Local Environment & Policy: A new piece argues Mauritius needs stronger, independent institutions rather than an “arrangement” economy, warning that short-term political convenience is eroding resilience. Climate Tech Debate: A commentary on geoengineering and “ecocide” law says emerging climate technologies need a legal framework to prevent unpredictable harm. Biodiversity & Seabirds: A conservation story highlights how realistic seabird decoys help restore nesting colonies through social attraction, aiding species recovery worldwide. Trade & Sustainability: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at predictable, sustainable growth. Mauritius in the Spotlight: Mauritius is ranked Africa’s second-best performer in a governance, influence and innovation index, reinforcing its reputation for stability and business-friendly rules. Health & Women: A Southern Africa rural women’s group calls for women smallholder farmers to lead food and climate policy, including in Mauritius.
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