AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoKAZA Wildlife Talks: Ministers and officials from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe met in Victoria Falls to push a united front on wildlife conservation and elephant trade, with EU Natural Africa funding of €5m earmarked to update plans, strengthen conservation and support livelihoods across the transfrontier landscape. Desert Bush Walk (Botswana): Jwaneng’s 10th anniversary Desert Bush Walk in July will honour Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, with a theme linking sports and tourism to health, culture and sustainable socio-economic development. Goo-Moremi Giraffe Monitoring: Goo-Moremi Resort received new giraffe tracking equipment from Save Giraffes Now, including real-time tracking and camera systems, to boost monitoring and visitor education. Climate and Extreme Weather: Researchers warn that global warming is linked to heavier downpours and storms happening more often, but impacts will hinge on local preparedness. Water Safety Watch: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water risks, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked. Mining for Transformation: Botswana’s Future of Mining Summit (29–30 June) will focus on investment, beneficiation and leadership, including support for early-stage exploration in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
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