AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater & Climate Data: A new global map highlights water stress by country, using 2022 UN FAO figures: Kuwait tops the list at 3,850.5%, while the U.S. sits at 28.2% (58th). The report warns that many nations are drawing far more freshwater than nature can replenish, often by depleting groundwater or leaning on desalination as climate patterns shift. Innovation & Patents: The European Patent Organisation (EPO) says its president, António Campinos, visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to boost cooperation on innovation and patent protection. Key outcomes include a 23 June validation agreement for European patents between Angola and the EPO, plus talks with São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister and foreign affairs leadership on how stronger patent protection can support investment and tech-driven growth. Democracy & Tech Policy Context: A separate global analysis compares how the U.S. differs from other democracies across eight areas, offering a broader governance backdrop for how technology and innovation policies can vary by system.
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