AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPlastic pollution & leakage: A two-part look at the Philippines’ “plastic paradox” argues the crisis isn’t mainly about how much people use, but how waste moves and breaks down across collection, sorting, transport and disposal—allowing plastic to escape into rivers, oceans and global waste flows. Transboundary water cooperation: In Dushanbe, CAREC and partners discussed practical ways to strengthen cross-border water management in Central Asia, with a focus on climate resilience and water diplomacy. Dutch Caribbean waste push: Aruba is exploring a regional waste management partnership with Bonaire and possibly Curaçao, amid concerns over health risks, fires and governance at Bonaire’s Lagun Landfill (Selibon). Biodiversity in the Netherlands: National Geographic highlights Marker Wadden’s artificial islands as habitat for birds and fish, with researchers tracking how wildlife uses the new landscape. Energy & climate tech: A lithium-ion battery recycling market is projected to surge globally by 2030, while separate coverage points to green methanol plans using waste-to-fuel routes. Heat & extreme weather: Reports flag intensifying European heatwaves and record warmth, with the Netherlands seeing its first official “tropical” day.
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