AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife: A new study estimates African leopards have lost 41% of their historic range, with about 80,300 remaining. In Botswana, researchers have deployed more than 1,000 camera traps across 20 sites to monitor the species. Pesticide Safety: Botswana agro-dealers warn that pesticides sold in street sachets are causing poisonings and can be difficult to trace, calling for stronger oversight. Waste Management: A recycling summit in Kasane on October 7–8 aims to turn waste into economic opportunity through practical projects and financing. Sustainable Business: BITC has launched a Green Mark to recognise businesses’ sustainability efforts and encourage resource efficiency. Water: A new survey of the shared Orange-Senqu basin will assess water quality and ecosystem health, including in river systems used by Botswana and three neighbouring countries. Elephant Conservation: Botswana’s approval to kill 23 elephants for independence celebrations has drawn criticism from conservationists.
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