AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInnovation & IP Diplomacy: The European Patent Organisation’s president, António Campinos, visited São Tomé and Príncipe and Angola to boost innovation links, technology transfer, and patent protection, highlighted by Angola’s June 23 signature of a validation agreement for European patents. Marine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—covering mangroves, reefs, nesting beaches, and key habitats for turtles and seabirds, including no-take zones and regulated artisanal use. Ocean & Earth Science: Scientists report a faint, recurring seismic “heartbeat” every ~26 seconds, tracing the source to the Gulf of Guinea; leading ideas point to ocean waves, volcanic activity, or both, and the work helps map how Earth’s crust and ocean dynamics interact. Wildlife to Tech-Driven Stewardship: A Príncipe sea turtle conservation story spotlights how former poacher Manuel Gomes now supports monitoring and community protection efforts tied to the country’s marine protection push.
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