AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCOP31 and Climate Finance: A climate justice coalition says more than 100 major polluters and industry groups are attending COP31, raising concerns about their influence on negotiations. Small-island states are exploring a fund backed by a charge on remittances, with a goal of raising $3 billion a year for climate resilience. Climate Equity: Research presented at the summit found 51.7% of people with disabilities in coastal Ondo State face high risk from sea incursion; 67% need help evacuating during floods. Indigenous Rights: NGOs have petitioned the International Tropical Timber Organization on behalf of Penan and Kenyah communities in Sarawak, seeking an investigation into logging on ancestral lands and a pause on projects until concerns are addressed. Ethical Finance: The UK National Trust voted to end its banking relationship with Barclays and seek a partner whose practices align with its climate and biodiversity commitments. Public-Nonprofit Partnership: Niger State signed an agreement with Swiss nonprofit myclimate to explore carbon-market opportunities and support climate initiatives.
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