AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU-UAE Partnership: The EU says it’s opening a new chapter with the UAE, expanding cooperation on climate, AI, technology and security, building on COP28 ties. Climate Security: Britain, the EU and Kenya warn that fires, drought and heatwaves are now a direct threat to stability, food security and cross-border conflict risks. Air Pollution Data: A new push to track air pollution across tens of thousands of cities highlights the gap between health impacts and monitoring capacity. PFAS Cleanup Project: IBA will coordinate a new EU LIFE project (LIFEDESTINY) to permanently degrade “forever chemicals” using more sustainable PFAS remediation across contaminated materials. Green Claims Crackdown: From late September, the EU will ban vague environmental marketing claims unless firms can back them with recognised proof. Health Impacts of Pollution: An EU Parliament resolution links pollution and heatwaves to cardiovascular deaths, calling for stronger prevention. Carbon Border Tax Challenge: The WTO will examine Russia’s complaint against the EU’s CBAM carbon border levy. Biodiversity & Climate: Chester Zoo reports a rare wasp spider sighting in Cheshire, framed as a possible “climate refugee” shift north.
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