AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGlobal Trade: Germany’s Friedrich Merz said the EU should lead efforts to defend rules-based trade as global free trade faces pressure. Canada and the EU shelved a proposed “associate member” status at their Montreal summit but agreed to pursue closer cooperation on energy, AI and security amid trade tensions. G20 Diplomacy: US, South Korean and Japanese foreign ministers are meeting in Atlanta, with North Korea’s missile launches, ties with China and possible renewed dialogue on the agenda. Climate and Food Security: The UN warns a strengthening El Niño could expose up to 50 million people to hunger as floods, drought and fires threaten livelihoods across several regions. Nature Talks: UN biodiversity negotiations ended without agreement on financing conservation, harmful subsidies or a progress review, leaving key global nature targets in doubt. Climate Technology: At a Pakistan-UN conference, experts from several countries examined how satellite data can improve disaster warnings, track climate risks and protect agriculture. Jobs and Migration: Nigeria and the International Organization for Migration urged a shift from short-term aid to lasting jobs and reintegration support, warning youth unemployment could fuel instability.
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