AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & drought pressure: The World Meteorological Organization says July 2026 was the second-hottest on record and ocean temperatures hit new highs, with Western Europe now facing repeated heatwaves, drought impacts and wildfire risk. Swiss climate reality check: Swiss Re warns that even if insured catastrophe losses look lower in the first half of 2026, wildfire risk is rising fast in Europe and hotter, drier conditions are making big fires more likely. Water stress in Europe: The Rhine is at record-low levels, disrupting shipping and industry, while low river water also threatens river cruising. Oman oil spill: A tanker grounded off Oman has spread crude along the central coast, affecting up to 40 km of beaches and threatening sensitive marine areas, with monitoring and response teams working to limit impacts. Swiss clean-tech research: ETH Zurich researchers propose integrating cement production with direct air capture using calcium looping, aiming to cut emissions and potentially remove CO₂. Sustainable food systems: Bühler highlights how food processing tech and digital support can strengthen food security and resilience in Southern Africa. Swiss business & sustainability-adjacent tech: ABB and Vale sign a partnership to expand automation and AI across iron ore operations in Brazil, targeting safety, productivity and sustainability.
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