AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Human Conflict: New reporting from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park says lions are learning to fear people, with human pressure reshaping predator behaviour and raising conservation concerns. Plastic Pollution Policy: Botswana will phase in a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags, with government working with manufacturers to shift to recyclable/biodegradable options while protecting jobs. Climate & Health Watch: As El Niño threatens hotter, drier conditions in 2026/27, health authorities warn of rising heat-stress risks, dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Livestock Disease Control: Botswana is intensifying foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) measures to protect rural livelihoods and safeguard cross-border livestock trade. Conservation Survey: SANParks and partners have started a lion population survey in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park using camera traps and vehicle counts, with guidance to keep visitors from crowding teams. Agri Adaptation: Safflower is being scaled up as a drought-tolerant, low-input crop to boost food security and smallholder incomes. Water & Ecosystems Research: A new study finds Angola’s peatlands are far larger than thought and act as major carbon stores while supporting river systems feeding Botswana’s Okavango. Tourism & Nature: Botswana is listed among Africa’s safer 2026 travel destinations, alongside Namibia and others, as safari planning advice circulates.
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