AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOne Health & Environment: World Bank’s Valerie Hickey says protecting human and animal health only works when the environment is treated as a root cause, not an afterthought—requiring real partnership across governments, farmers, and the private sector. Wildlife & Disease Control: Bulawayo begins a four-day polio vaccination drive for children under five after a CVDPV2 outbreak linked to earlier transmission in Harare, with cross-border synchronisation including Botswana. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC reappoints fisheries monitoring chief Stanley Ndara to keep pressure on illegal fishing, with member states urged to pay contributions and phase out destructive nets. Biodiversity & Conservation Funding: The GEF Council approves a final GEF-8 disbursement of $144.3m, including support to reduce human-wildlife conflict in Botswana. Water Stress Reminder: A water-focused piece flags that countries including Botswana already face extremely high water stress, with climate change expected to worsen scarcity. Livestock Biosecurity: LPO vice-chair Dawie Kok urges Southern Africa to fight foot-and-mouth disease together, warning no country can stay safe in isolation. Botswana Economy & Environment Link: Botswana’s projected 2026 contraction and tighter public spending raise pressure on social services, including elder care, as diamond-linked revenues soften.
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