AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSolid Waste Crisis: Lesotho’s Ombudsman warns that 80% of the country’s waste is unmanaged, with most garbage dumped in illegal sites or burned openly—fueling soil, water and air pollution and putting healthcare workers and waste pickers at risk from sharps and contaminated needles. Biodiversity Focus: The Ministry of Environment and Forestry marked International Day for Biodiversity in Semonkong, spotlighting highland wetlands for water regulation, biodiversity and climate resilience, and promoting community-led conservation and sustainable harvesting. Water Safety Alarm: In Nazareth’s Tlhaha-lia-Tloka, residents report briny, salty well water they suspect is being affected by leaching from a nearby cemetery, urging urgent safe water infrastructure. Food & Livelihoods: Lesotho celebrated International Day of Potato, with Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane linking the sector to national development goals and climate-smart production. Community Nutrition Support: Lesotho Red Cross launched a three-month nutrition messaging project targeting hard-to-reach areas to improve infant feeding and resilience amid climate change.
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