AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFintech for Small Economies: A new deep-dive looks at how São Tomé and Príncipe can use practical digital finance to cut transaction costs and improve everyday economic activity in a country with limited banking infrastructure and heavy reliance on tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and cocoa. Energy Policy Response: The IEA reports that 113 countries (plus the EU) have taken steps to manage rising energy costs tied to the Iran war, including lowering energy taxes and expanding consumer support and energy-saving measures. Marine Protection by Fishers: Cabo Verde’s “Guardians of the Sea” reaches its 10th anniversary, with 190 volunteer fishers helping deter illegal activity and track marine megafauna—an approach that strengthens local, science-informed ocean stewardship. Climate Signals Visualized: A data project maps every El Niño and La Niña event since 1979, helping readers connect long-term climate patterns to today’s weather risks. Water Stress Map: A global look at water stress (freshwater withdrawals vs. renewable supply) highlights extreme pressure in places like Kuwait and the need for smarter water management as climate shifts.
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