AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlood resilience funding: The World Bank approved US$45M for the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA ResIP II) to cut flooding risk in The Gambia, with waste-collection equipment handed to Kanifing Municipal Council and Brikama Area Council for communities along the Kotu Stream flood hotspot. Circular farming for women: Kanifing Municipal Council launched a circular agriculture facility linking production gardens, composting, cold storage and a local market to reduce post-harvest losses, recycle waste into fertiliser, and create jobs for women. Locally led climate action: Governments and partners adopted the Cotonou Declaration at a forum in Benin, pushing community-led climate action, environmental sustainability and energy access across Africa. Mangrove protection spotlight: A feature highlights how Gambian women are restoring mangroves that protect Banjul. Just transition reporting: The Federation of African Journalists unveiled a practical guide to help African newsrooms report just transition issues, including climate justice and climate finance.
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