AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImpact-Based Forecasting: Lesotho Meteorological Services is urging communities to use faster, impact-focused weather alerts, with media included in training for disaster managers and forecasters in Mohale’s Hoek—aimed at better climate risk management and anticipatory action. Disaster Risk Reduction: District Disaster Management Team members in Mokhotlong are building skills through a DRR workshop supported by World Vision Lesotho, focused on protecting lives and property and improving how the disaster management cycle is carried out. Winter Weather Alert: The Disaster Management Authority warns highland residents to prepare for snowfall and severe cold, advising people to avoid risky travel when roads may become icy and to take livestock precautions. Dairy Sector Push: Government and dairy stakeholders in Maseru called for stronger collaboration to revive the sector, citing underused infrastructure, low milk output, and heavy import reliance—pushing for a practical growth roadmap. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC renewed leadership for its fisheries monitoring and surveillance centre in Maputo, keeping Stanley Ndara as chair and prioritising vessel registers and capacity to curb illegal fishing. Waste Crisis: An Ombudsman report says 80% of Lesotho’s waste is uncollected, with illegal dumping and open burning driving soil, water and air pollution and putting healthcare workers and waste pickers at risk. Drought and Youth Safety: A Lancet Planetary Health study links prolonged drought in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Lesotho with a higher risk of violence against adolescents.
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