AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoastal Resilience: Selangor, Malaysia says about 350km of coastline is eroding, with wave barriers covering roughly two-thirds of the shore but needing upgrades—higher by 1 to 1.5 metres and stronger materials—to handle climate-driven wave and current changes. Renewables Push: Malaysia reports renewable power at nearly 32% of installed capacity (up from 31% by Dec 2025), aiming for 35% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 as it launches Large-Scale Solar Project LSS5. Corporate Decarbonisation: South Africa’s Kumba signs a 20-year embedded solar offtake for its Sishen mine, targeting about 45% renewable penetration by adding a 72.5MW DC solar plant (first power expected Q4 2027). Energy Affordability Law: Colorado’s new energy assistance and geothermal support measures are set to take effect Aug 12, standardising help for households facing utility bills. Green Finance: Sri Lanka’s CDB joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and disclose financed emissions, aligning with evolving climate reporting expectations. Plastics in the Wild: A Royal Bengal tiger in India’s Sundarbans was filmed stopping near a plastic bottle, spotlighting how waste is reaching deep into mangrove habitats.
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