AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiodiversity Breakthrough (Madagascar): Seven elusive “diamond frog” species have been newly described from Madagascar after a 12-year search using museum collections, fieldwork and DNA analysis, giving conservation teams clearer maps of where these underground amphibians live. Conservation Funding (Global): Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos’ Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200M push to recover 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka. Critical Minerals (Madagascar/US): The US DFC is set to provide project development funding for Harena Rare Earths’ Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project in Madagascar, supporting studies and a proof-of-concept pilot plant as Washington expands its rare-earth supply chain. Regional Trade Tech (SADC): SADC is moving to simplify border procedures under a Simplified Trade Regime to cut costs for small-scale traders, with Madagascar among the member states. Science & Society (Food standards): The Codex Alimentarius Commission’s 49th session adopted new and updated international food standards, including hygiene guidance and rules affecting allergen labeling and emergency labeling.
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