AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife & Tourism: KAZA TFCA launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative in Maun, aiming to back conservation-linked travel across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with support for women, youth and community-led tourism businesses. Health: The African Leaders Malaria Alliance warned that a 30% cut in malaria funding could add 146 million cases and nearly 400,000 deaths by 2030, urging stronger domestic budgets and multisector action. Biodiversity in Botswana: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife donated 20 black rhinos to Botswana’s Deception Valley Private Reserve to boost a critically endangered population under the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. Conservation spotlight: Prince Harry attended National Geographic’s Okavango Eternal event in New York during Climate Week NYC, where President Duma Boko praised his long ties to the Okavango Delta and conservation work. Botswana environment & jobs: Botswana’s HRDC skills report flags weak job creation and rising graduate unemployment, warning that climate and green priorities are reshaping what skills the labour market needs. Diamonds & markets: Botswana moved to expand natural diamond access in China and the US after signing the Beijing Declaration on Natural Diamonds and Sustainable Development.
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