AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWeather & Disaster Readiness: China has donated meteorological and information technology equipment to Madagascar to boost weather forecasting, climate monitoring and early warning for natural disasters. Ocean Governance: At Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, African nations—including calls involving Madagascar—pushed for faster fisheries transparency reforms to fight illegal fishing and protect coastal livelihoods. Diplomacy & Cooperation: Russia’s Lavrov met Madagascar’s FM Alice N’Diaye in Moscow, praising Madagascar’s “balanced” Ukraine stance and discussing deeper ties in energy, agriculture, infrastructure, health, mining and education; Lavrov also said independent payment systems will be on the agenda for the Russia–Africa Summit in October. Food Security: UN FAO and WFP warned El Niño could worsen acute hunger in 13 hotspots, with Madagascar listed among countries at rising risk. Sustainability & Cocoa: Lindt & Sprüngli says its cocoa sourcing is now covered by 100% Rainforest Alliance certification, with Madagascar named among partners for farmer and agroforestry support.
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