AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlastic & circular building: Rwanda researchers report recycled thermoplastics reinforced with locally sourced sisal fibres can produce durable tiles, with one mix hitting 41.66 MPa compressive strength and low water absorption. Climate risk & drought: A study says Ireland’s record July dryness was amplified by climate-driven higher evaporative demand, making extreme conditions about eight times more likely. Waste policy & recycling systems: Turkey’s parliament says its recycling drive cut paper, plastic and other waste while generating organic fertilizer; separately, lawmakers are looking at why Hawaii’s HI-5 beverage container recovery rates have fallen. Organic waste to value: Jordan is pushing circular approaches to turn organic waste into fuel and fertiliser. Energy transition & clean cooking: The African Development Bank urges clean cooking as a core priority for Africa’s energy transition, citing health and economic costs of traditional fuels. AI’s trade-offs: GlobalData warns AI climate gains could be outweighed by data-centre emissions and water use. Himalayan resilience: Nepal highlights glacier-linked flood risks and calls for a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism with early warning and coordinated response. Cooling & heat: UNEP stresses scaling affordable cooling alternatives needs financing, not just tech.
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