AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Resilience: Lesotho is turning to private enterprise to tackle climate risks. A five-year, US$10 million project will support 80 small businesses developing solutions in water, energy, food and agriculture, with green jobs in view. Farmers and Climate Finance: Lesotho has urged African leaders to ensure a proposed US$1 billion seed initiative reaches smallholder farmers and countries facing climate pressures, not just headline targets. Water and Ecosystems: A basin-wide survey of the Senqu and Orange river systems is underway through December 15, assessing water quality and ecosystem health to guide shared management by Lesotho and neighbouring countries. Weather Preparedness: Maseru officials have called for coordinated planning ahead of El Niño risks, including drought, water shortages and poor harvests. Forecasts for Maseru on Wednesday point to generally dry conditions, while higher elevations may be cooler. Renewable Energy: Geotechnical investigations are advancing plans for Lesotho’s proposed 120MW Oxbow hydropower plant, intended to strengthen electricity security and reduce reliance on imports.
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