AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate litigation: A Canadian lawsuit targets the federal government over climate policy failures, pushing for a concrete action plan to meet national goals. Heat & water safety: Central and western Europe brace for a heatwave with temperatures forecast up to 40°C, while a new European Bathing Water Report finds most beaches, lakes and rivers meet EU standards (only 1.5% “poor”). EU budget governance: EU ministers in Luxembourg cleared a political deal on the legal architecture for the next multiannual budget, including a shift toward single national plans for how funds are managed. Renewables for industry: Fraunhofer IOSB-AST assessed when long-term “pay-as-produced” solar PPAs can work for volatile steel demand, highlighting contract design challenges for fast-changing loads. Circular economy: Battery recycling is forecast to keep scaling as EVs and storage expand, with end-of-life recovery framed as key for critical materials. Just transition policy: The ILO launched a Just Transition Policy Gateway to connect jobs, skills, social protection and environmental sustainability in climate planning.
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