AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Watch: Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño active, with modelling suggesting it could become strong to very strong—raising stakes for agriculture as the tropical Pacific warms. Climate Resilience in the Pacific: Tuvalu has started payouts under a high-tide parametric insurance scheme, sending money automatically to 409 households after flooding thresholds were hit. Marine Hope for Corals: A study presented at the Our Ocean Conference says about a third of the world’s coral reefs may be unusually climate-resilient, though only a minority are actively protected. Biodiversity & Land: Kangaroo Island has declared feral pigs eradicated after a multi-year program using thermal-assisted culling, dogs, baiting and DNA-linked monitoring. Conservation Corridor: A new Indigenous Protected Area in the NT will protect 1.6 million hectares, strengthening a major conservation corridor for threatened species. Energy Transition: Western Australia is rolling out 18 community batteries (6.6MW total) to store rooftop solar and ease evening peaks. Accountability on “Green” Claims: The ACCC has taken Grill’d to court over alleged greenwashing tied to its Tree Day Tuesday donation promotion. Wildlife Science: A DNA study suggests koala decline began around 100,000 years ago—well before humans arrived—pointing to ancient climate shifts.
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