AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Consumer Claims Crackdown: Green Globe Certification says its sustainability label is aligned with the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition directive, which starts in September 2026—raising the stakes for credible, independently verified eco-marketing. Public Health Watch: France is tightening surveillance as hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise spread; the WHO warns more cases are likely but sees no sign of a wider global wave, while passengers dispersed without tracing in Saint Helena complicates follow-up. Biodiversity Rules Under Review: The European Commission has launched a consultation on stress-testing the Birds and Habitats Directives, framed as “simplification” for competitiveness—sparking concern that nature protections could be weakened. Africa–France Pressure for Results: Civil society is urging leaders at the Nairobi Africa–France summit to move from rhetoric to concrete deals on climate resilience and financial sovereignty. Heat Risk Escalates: A “super El Niño” is forecast to drive extreme heat, with UK temperatures potentially topping 40C.
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