AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiohybrid Rescue Tech: Singapore and Japan researchers have 3D-printed tiny scuba suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches, letting the remote-controlled insects breathe underwater for up to three hours—an oxygen-generating chemical setup that could help search flooded disaster zones. Climate Risk & Food Security: UN agencies are appealing for over $200M to protect 8.8M people across 22 African countries as El Niño returns, with support like cash transfers, climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection and flood-control measures. Ocean Governance: A new push says Africa must act before deep-sea mining becomes a security and environmental battleground, pointing to a global call for a precautionary pause in international waters. Madagascar Digital ID: Madagascar’s last-mile civil registration push is closing the digital ID inclusion gap, with millions enrolled through the PRODIGY project using mobile, community-driven registration. Energy Access Expansion: WeLight plans a $650M mini-grid expansion, including further growth in Madagascar, aiming to multiply connections by 2030. Space Tech Supply Chains: A look at “space race” materials highlights where key inputs come from—showing Madagascar’s role in graphite production.
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