AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Botswana’s cheetah conservation links to India’s Project Cheetah continue to grow, with an India-born female cheetah (CCB-2/“Radha”) released into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary after being brought from Kuno, as officials say the sanctuary now holds four cheetahs and India’s total cheetah count has crossed 56. Ozone & Cooling Policy: Botswana reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the ozone layer and pushing safer, energy-efficient cooling under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, calling for stronger rules, institutions and partnerships. Elephants & Trophy Hunting Accountability: A fresh outcry targets Botswana’s wildlife oversight after reports that two satellite-collared research elephant bulls were shot by trophy hunters in early September, raising serious questions about how regulations are enforced. Climate Finance & Minerals: African leaders at New York Climate Week pressed for more control over critical minerals, faster energy access and increased climate finance, with a focus on turning resources into real investment and local value. Roads & Tourism Spillover: In the region, the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls road’s poor condition is pushing some tourists to fly instead of stopping along the route, underlining how infrastructure affects nature-based tourism.
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