AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoForest Loss: Global deforestation fell 15% in 2025, but the Congo Basin showed no sign of improvement. Tropical Africa lost 2.4 million hectares, driven largely by agriculture, logging and mining, leaving the world off track for its 2030 target. Startup Support: The EU has opened a competition for Congolese founders aged 18–35, with 12 cash prizes of up to 4.5 million CFA francs and six months of coaching for 24 entrepreneurs. Eligible fields include digital technology, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and environmental management. Marine Pollution: Satellite monitoring found 27 oil slicks covering 880 square kilometres of waters in Conkouati-Douli National Park. The slicks likely came from offshore platforms outside the protected area, threatening habitat for marine mammals, sharks and sea turtles.
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