AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiodiversity & Mining: A new global study maps how extracting “green energy” minerals is reshaping forests and species risk, finding major forest loss tied to mining sites across 2001–2022, with the Congo Basin among the hardest hit. Ebola Research: WHO is enrolling its first treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, testing antibody therapy (MBP-134) and remdesivir to improve survival as cases rise. Wildlife Discovery (Congo Basin): Scientists confirm a new monkey species, the Likweli colobus (Colobus congoensis), after years of sightings and DNA work, adding to Congo Basin biodiversity knowledge. Digital Economy (Congo): UN ECA launches a program to boost women’s digital entrepreneurship in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and the Republic of Congo, targeting skills, finance access, and policy support. AI Governance: Indonesia joins WAICO as a founding member to help shape global AI rules, pushing for safe and inclusive AI development. Energy & Water: The Lake Chad “Transaqua” canal idea is back in focus as the lake has shrunk dramatically, threatening farming and fishing livelihoods. Local Tech/Business: Little Dot Studios expands its managed digital channels to 250 and adds thousands of hours of programming, using its optimization tech to grow niche audiences.
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