AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Governance: The UK’s Climate Change Committee model is being used as a reference point as Indonesia considers a new independent climate body, with critics watching to see if it will stay truly free from politics. Food & Farming: DEFRA’s Farming Roadmap 2050 backs farmers diversifying into lower-emission crops like pulses, including lentils, as part of meeting climate and nature goals. Local Waste & Recycling: The Deposit Return Scheme hit 3bn+ bottle and can returns since 2024 and is pushing toward 90% recycling by 2029, while councils continue tackling “contamination” issues in bin collections. Water Quality: Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme is set for consultation ahead of a 2027-2030 plan to cut nutrient losses and improve bathing water. Nature & Communities: Scotland’s councils have been criticised for misusing part of the Nature Restoration Fund on routine spending, while Wales’ Natural Resources Wales launches a project to improve poor-rated bathing waters at Ogmore-by-Sea and Watch House Bay. Heat & Health: France confirmed 2,025 heatwave deaths above normal rates, underlining the growing human cost of extreme weather. Energy Transition: Scotland’s floating offshore wind push faces a key “green light” decision for projects like Muir Mhòr, as the sector seeks momentum. Transport & Infrastructure: Shetland’s £1.5bn inter-island tunnel network is set to use “drill and blast” methods as ferries are phased down.
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