AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGorongosa Youth Skills & Biodiversity: UNICEF and the Gorongosa National Park Restoration Project signed a two-year deal in Sofala to equip young people with skills for livelihoods, while backing ecosystem restoration, tree planting, and community conservation tied to biodiversity learning. El Niño Warning for Mozambique: UNICEF says El Niño-linked rainfall swings could expose about 20 million children in West and Central Africa to unusual rainfall, with WMO also flagging drought risk in South Africa and central/southern Mozambique and flooding risk further north. Rewilding Success in Zinave: Mozambique’s Zinave National Park is rebounding after war-era wildlife collapse, with 37 rhinos arriving since 2022 and seven calves born, including a critically endangered black rhino—proof that rewilding can restart ecosystems. Climate, Health, and Disasters: A new report highlights how flooding and heat are harming mental health in Mozambique and across Africa, urging faster community support and practical cooling measures for informal settlements. Maritime Climate & Wildlife Signals: Scientists report growing orca and whale shark sightings off Mozambique, linking the shift to changing currents and water temperatures during El Niño. Air Quality Push: Makerere’s AirQo named a finalist for the Earthshot Prize for tackling air pollution with low-cost monitoring and open data—relevant for cleaner cities across the region.
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