AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInvasive Species Response: Greece will pay professional fishers €5.33 per kilo to catch invasive pufferfish/toadfish in Crete and the South Aegean, aiming to cut damage to nets and equipment while using EU funds to curb spread. Heatwave Health Warning: A WHO-linked report says Europe’s early-summer heatwave has driven over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, with France reporting nearly 1,000 excess deaths and dozens of drownings, as buildings and public services struggle with extreme temperatures. Water & Climate Resilience: Greece’s rural development ministry announced a support package for professional fishers facing climate change and illegal practices, including the pufferfish pilot plus additional cost and income measures. Energy Transition Push: The EU approved a major energy storage target, committing member states to raise annual deployment to about 45 GW by 2026-2028 to better use renewables and reduce gas exposure. Wildlife & Biodiversity Pressure: WWF and ARCHELON warn sea turtle nesting beaches face mounting stress, urging stronger protection as summer activity rises.
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