AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLand & Climate Watch: The UN Convention to Combat Desertification says more than three-quarters of the world’s land has become permanently drier since 1996, with the Sahara expanding southward into the Sahel—an issue that directly threatens Chad’s drylands and livelihoods. Biodiversity Funding: Conservation groups warn that major cuts to the UK’s Darwin Initiative could strip eligibility for biodiversity projects in countries including Chad, risking delays for locally led wildlife and habitat work. Food Security in Chad: The World Food Programme launched resilience projects across Chad (Logone Oriental, Sila, Ouaddai, Guera, Kanem, Barh-El-Gazel, Lac, Wadi Fira), backing climate-sensitive farming, water-harvesting, land restoration, and producer cooperatives to reduce long-term dependence on aid. Conservation Governance: African Parks faces fresh scrutiny over alleged wrongdoing; in Chad, the government temporarily suspended its management mandate over fraud, financial mismanagement, and unexplained wildlife deaths. Energy & Clean Tech: China hit a record export of solar components (68 GW in March), with African demand surging—Nigeria’s jump was especially steep—highlighting a fast-moving clean-energy supply chain that could shape regional power and emissions.
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