AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDust & Health in Chad: The UN’s WMO says record sand and dust storms hit parts of China and the U.S.-Mexico border in 2025, while the Bodélé Depression in Chad remains the world’s top dust hotspot—dust can travel thousands of kilometers and worsens air quality, health, farming, transport, and ecosystems. Energy Access in N’Djamena: A fast-built solar project, Noor Chad (50 MW with battery storage), is now powering about 250,000 homes, cutting reliance on diesel generators and keeping lights on through the night. Climate Reporting Push: Nigeria’s Academy of Science is urging journalists to treat climate change as a public health and livelihood issue now—not later—highlighting links to floods, air pollution, and insecurity around the Lake Chad region. Security Pressure Near Lake Chad: A Nigeria-focused report flags Borno and the Lake Chad basin as a humanitarian flashpoint, with ISWAP actions blocking aid and driving high fatalities in June 2026.
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