AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEl Niño & drought resilience: New research warns that better climate forecasts won’t be enough for southern Africa’s poorest livestock farmers; they need “risk-smoothing” support like supplementary feed, drought insurance, targeted cash and better market access to act before losses hit. Severe weather alert: South Africa’s weather service is flagging severe thunderstorms and flooding risk along the Lesotho border, with cold, wet conditions and possible snow in higher areas including Lesotho. Tourism for livelihoods: Lesotho’s Tourism Pitso in Maseru urged turning natural and cultural assets into real products and businesses, with partnerships and market access to drive sustainable local income. LHWP bridges: Two newly completed bridges in Mokhotlong (Mabunyaneng and Khubelu) are set to be unveiled as part of Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2, protecting year-round access as the Polihali reservoir fills. Public health preparedness: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment worth about M2.5m to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Environment action: Revenue Services Lesotho and the Forestry Department planted 2,000 trees in Leribe to restore forests and boost community conservation. Inclusive safety: People’s Matrix Association Lesotho called for a safer environment for the LGBTQI community, linking stigma and abuse to wider social pressures during extreme drought.
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