AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCouncil of Europe & Ocean Science: Monaco will host the Council of Europe’s Ministers’ Deputies meeting on 2 September, with a thematic debate drawing on ocean-policy research from the Oceanographic Institute as the Principality links climate action and biodiversity protection to human rights. Plastic Treaty Pushback: A leaked US diplomatic memo says Washington will block binding limits on plastic production and certain chemical additives at UN talks, arguing for national approaches instead—despite modeling that points to upstream controls as key for cutting disease burden. Marine Wildlife Justice: Spain’s ecological ministry says a Spanish-flagged vessel in Portuguese waters was likely behind the lethal shooting of an Iberian orca matriarch, shifting primary criminal jurisdiction to Portugal under maritime law. Water & Flood Resilience: New York’s Prospect Park Lake gets a $1.4M valve upgrade to better control inflows during heavy rain, aiming to cut potable water use and reduce sewer overflows as part of broader stormwater resilience planning. Sustainable Yachting: GX Superyachts launched its 138-foot GX40, designed to run emissions-free at anchor for up to 48 hours using a lithium battery bank, solar arrays, and hybrid propulsion.
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