AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoGeothermal Policy: Iceland’s Laugarás Lagoon says a planned VAT jump on geothermal lagoons (from 11% to 24%) could force it to reassess further development, with higher ticket prices also feared to cut visitor numbers as a Westman Islands geothermal lagoon and luxury hotel targets construction next year. Arctic Science & Wildlife: HX Expeditions wrapped a landmark Arctic season with 31 sailings, thousands of citizen-science submissions, and a world-first AI whale-detection trial aboard the Fram, alongside hundreds of science sessions and hundreds of kilos of waste collected. Marine Conservation: A South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid failed again at the International Whaling Commission, falling short of the 75% vote threshold; Iceland abstained while pro-whaling states blocked the plan. Fisheries Management: ICES released Northeast Atlantic pelagic catch advice, raising quotas for mackerel, herring and blue whiting, including a big mackerel increase versus 2025, while groups warn stocks remain precarious. Climate & Nature Culture: A seasonal wildlife piece highlights Iceland’s redwing migration links to Ireland, framing autumn change through the birds’ “weeping” call. Energy Transition Abroad: India’s Arunachal Pradesh is exploring geothermal power for remote border areas after field work and drilling at Ladakh’s Puga Valley.
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