AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoBiodiversity: At COP17 in Yerevan, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Algeria had expanded its protected-area network to 24 sites and set 24 national targets and 93 actions in its 2025–2030 biodiversity plan. He cited desertification, forest fires and climate change as key threats. Forest Protection: Algeria’s death-penalty provisions for forest arson have taken effect, following deadly fires last summer; the law also covers acts that damage ecosystems and natural resources. Ports and Emissions: A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to buy Portek International, which operates a terminal in Algeria. The buyer says it plans to address environmental performance, including emissions reductions, after the deal closes. Regional Pollution: Niger declared an environmental emergency after an oil-well blowout at Goumeri W-8; the leak remained only partially contained, raising concerns about pollution in the region.
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