AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Risk: An Oxford study warns Southeast Asian cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok face some of the world’s highest heat risks as El Niño builds, raising odds of harsher heatwaves and drought. Heat Extremes: A separate analysis shows heatwaves are getting more dangerous worldwide, with hotter seasons starting earlier and lasting longer. Venezuela Disaster: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have killed 3,535 people, with nearly 18,000 still homeless and health fears rising as shelters strain under overcrowding and lack of clean water. Regional Integration: CARICOM’s new chair, Philip J. Pierre, is pushing a people-first agenda focused on results on climate, food and energy costs, and security. AI & Governance: A UN-backed global AI capacity-building network was launched in Geneva, bringing together institutions from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Health & Tech: Antigua and Barbuda is seeing new cancer treatment advances, though it still awaits a radiation therapy center to complete services.
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