AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off the coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—covering mangroves, reefs, nesting beaches and key fishing grounds, with no-take protection in parts of both sites to curb industrial extraction while allowing low-impact artisanal use. Innovation & Patents: EPO President António Campinos visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to boost cooperation on patents, innovation and technology transfer, highlighting the 23 June signature of an agreement validating European patents in Angola and discussing how stronger patent protection can attract investment. Science & Wildlife Protection: On Príncipe, former sea turtle poacher Manuel Gomes (“Lindo”) is now helping protect endangered turtles, supporting monitoring and marine protected areas and working with coastal communities to shift from hunting to conservation. Global Politics & Tech Policy: A new op-ed argues Russia is building a “Greater Eurasian Partnership” linking ASEAN, SCO and EAEU, framing the next phase of global competition as regional networks rather than single ideological blocs. Civic Life: A separate global analysis compares how the U.S. stands out among democracies, including how its political system differs from other countries’ democratic models. Reparations Watch: Reparations efforts are described as moving from declarations to concrete demands, with UN and diaspora-driven momentum highlighted.
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