AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine 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 93 km² total, with no-take zones to protect habitats like mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs, and key species including marine turtles. Innovation & Patents: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to boost co-operation on patents, innovation, and technology transfer, including Angola’s validation agreement milestone signed in June. Tech & Society (Global Context): A new analysis compares how the U.S. differs from other democracies across eight features, offering a broader lens on governance models that can shape tech policy and public trust. Wildlife Protection Story: A Príncipe former sea turtle poacher, now a conservation advocate, is helping build marine protected areas and work with coastal communities to stop illegal hunting and protect nesting sites.
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