AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Risk Insurance: Swiss Re says the global natural-disaster protection gap topped $420bn, with uninsured losses rising as disasters get costlier and coverage falls in high-risk areas. Extreme Weather in Switzerland: MeteoSchweiz reports storms across Switzerland with about 7,500 lightning strikes, damaging transport and disrupting rail links. Swiss Politics & Environment: A new poll suggests Swiss voters will likely reject the “No to ten million!” population cap on June 14, with debate touching housing, infrastructure and environmental pressure. Microplastics Innovation: Three Indian teens won the Earth Prize for “Plas-Stick,” a low-cost tamarind-seed powder that clumps microplastics without electricity. Sustainable Industry in Switzerland’s Orbit: Amcor inaugurated a more energy-efficient healthcare packaging line in India, running on 100% renewable power. Biodiversity & Nature Tech: Switzerland-backed Hedera-powered biodiversity vouchers are rolling out via a municipal initiative. Water & Ecosystems: CAREC is participating in the GEF Assembly in Samarkand, focusing on ecosystem restoration and a water-land nexus programme.
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