AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConservation Funding: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild and Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund launched the Phoenix Species Project with $200m to recover 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka. Biodiversity Research: A new study identified a distinct Malagasy baobab species (Adansonia bozy) using genetic work, sharpening conservation priorities for endangered trees. Madagascar Wildlife Science: After 12 years of field and museum research, scientists described seven new “diamond frog” species (Rhombophryne) in Madagascar, but most are already at risk. Local Conservation Spotlight: Madagascar’s Loky-Manambato region is highlighted as the golden-crowned sifaka is selected for recovery under the Phoenix Species Project. Energy & Policy (Regional): SADC leaders met in Durban ahead of the bloc’s summit, pushing for more self-reliance, stronger integration, and progress in energy and digital connectivity. Ocean Resources Debate: Mauritius, Mozambique, and the Republic of the Congo joined a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, bringing support from six African countries including Madagascar. Tech & Business (Africa): Jumia raised $50m in equity co-led by IFC and Axian to expand logistics, digital payments, and e-commerce infrastructure.
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