AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Watch: The UN’s weather agency says there’s an 80% chance El Niño develops between June-August, with a 90% chance by November—raising risks of extreme heat, drought and heavy rain across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Climate & Food Security: In Guatemala’s drought-hit Indigenous Maya highlands, families fear hunger as wells dry and rains fail, echoing wider warnings that El Niño can worsen food crises. Central Asia Environment: Uzbekistan has launched a biosafety initiative aligned with the Cartagena Protocol, backed by the GEF, to strengthen risk assessment and national compliance. Water Governance: ESCAP and Tajikistan are co-hosting the Asia-Pacific preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, focusing on SDG 6 priorities and regional action. Maritime Dispute: Cambodia’s National Assembly backs invoking UNCLOS compulsory conciliation against Thailand over overlapping claims after Thailand withdrew from a long-running MoU. Housing Policy (UAE): Abu Dhabi freezes rent hikes for renewed and new leases, pausing increases under the emirate’s usual rules. Indo-Pacific Connectivity: Cathay Pacific plans direct flights to Almaty from early 2027, boosting Hong Kong’s links with Central Asia.
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