AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCocoa Sustainability: Lindt & Sprüngli says 100% of its cocoa sourcing is now covered by Rainforest Alliance certification, with the seal set to roll out on packaging and with extra efforts like agroforestry, forest protection and a living income pilot for farmers. Biodiversity & Wildlife Law: Switzerland’s wolf-hunting debate gets a legal jolt: Estonia’s Supreme Court ruled a 2020 wolf hunting quota unlawful because the Environmental Board failed to properly account for the Bern Convention’s strict protection rules. Climate Extremes in Europe: A new heatwave is battering Western Europe, with France warning of “intense and long-lasting” conditions and record temperatures expected, while Switzerland and others raise alert levels as climate change amplifies extremes. Swiss Diplomacy & Environment-Linked Security: US–Iran talks are again in flux as ceasefire steps in Lebanon affect negotiations planned in Switzerland, alongside changes to Strait of Hormuz transit rules that could ripple into energy prices and emissions. Swiss Economy Watch: Switzerland slips in the IMD competitiveness ranking, falling to third as a strong franc and investment headwinds bite—an issue that can shape future climate and infrastructure spending.
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