AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoForest Governance in Ecuador: A new study in Ecuador’s Amazon finds Indigenous territories can keep forests in similar condition to state-protected areas, with community-managed forests even ranking highest on drought resilience—challenging the idea that only strict top-down protection works. Climate Adaptation in Belgium: Belgian tree climbers are harvesting pine cones to boost forest diversity and resilience, after the country’s worst wildfire in a century highlighted how fast conditions are changing. Circular Economy in Rail: Hydro is joining a Train2Train pilot to recycle aluminium from decommissioned trains in Ghlin, Belgium, aiming to feed new rail components with traceable, low-carbon material. Waste Policy Pressure in the EU: Croatia is highlighted as the only EU country without a waste incinerator, raising fresh questions on where thermal treatment should happen as landfill capacity tightens. Health & Climate Link: A report warns healthcare systems are both threatened by climate extremes and major emitters, calling for faster cuts to carbon while protecting patients from heatwaves and other disasters.
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