AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWaste Crisis in the Algarve: Campaigners say the Government’s €300m plan for a new waste incineration facility is “mismanagement,” warning it could undermine Portugal’s recycling targets and that landfill capacity may run out in about seven years. Deep-Sea Mining Rules Stalled: The UN’s International Seabed Authority extended a controversial deep-sea exploration contract but still hasn’t finalised the rules for commercial seabed mining—raising concerns about governance and environmental risk. Solar Eclipse Weather Watch: A total solar eclipse on 12 August will affect conditions across parts of Portugal and Spain, with possible short-term shifts in temperature, wind and humidity along the path. Portugal Protects Pets in Disasters: New civil protection rules (from 8 August) require emergency planning to include animals—search, rescue, evacuation and care—so pets aren’t left behind in wildfires and floods. Deep-Sea Biodiversity Research: The ISA’s Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative highlights progress in naming deep-sea species and building scientific capacity for more sustainable ocean management. Wildlife Recovery: New research finds “rewilded” elephants can adapt successfully after long-term captivity, with stress indicators staying within normal ranges.
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