AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoFisheries & Food Security: ICES raised Northeast Atlantic pelagic quotas, including a big jump for mackerel to 352,938 tonnes, while warning stocks are still precarious and overfishing pressure remains. Marine Wildlife: A South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid failed again at the IWC, with Iceland abstaining as the proposal fell short of the 75% threshold. Energy Transition: ABB reaffirmed support for Vietnam’s electrification and digital transformation, with focus on grids, data centres and skills as the country ramps up power investment. Iceland Climate Angle: A new analysis contrasts geothermal’s benefits in Iceland with community harms reported in Kenya, spotlighting land and pollution conflicts around Rift Valley projects. Arctic & Security: Canada, the US and Denmark trained together in Greenland to boost Arctic readiness under NORAD’s Operation Arctic Vanguard. Public Health & Chemicals: Research highlights PFAS “forever chemicals” may also enter the body through skin exposure, not just food and water. Travel & Emissions: DiscoverEU applications opened for 40,000+ free passes, with selection favouring the most environmentally friendly transport.
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