AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal environments, using nuclear and isotopic techniques to produce comparable data for evidence-based marine protection. LNG & Energy Infrastructure: The IGU’s World LNG Report 2026 says global LNG trade hit a record 436.98Mt in 2025, with Europe driving demand growth and new exporters including Mauritania/Senegal via the Tortue/Ahmeyim FLNG project. FLNG in Focus: NOG Energy Week 2026 highlighted FLNG as a fast-growing way to process and export offshore gas without heavy onshore infrastructure, with Africa already hosting multiple FLNG projects including Greater Tortue Ahmeyim. Mauritania in the LNG Mix: The report notes Mauritania/Senegal’s entry as a new LNG export market, reinforcing the country’s role in West Africa’s gas monetisation push. Digital Education: MBRGI’s “The Digital School” plans to reach 500,000+ learners across six African countries, including Mauritania, with digital learning spaces, teacher training, and job-ready skills. Marine Livelihoods Under Pressure: A new look at Mauritania’s Imraguen community and the Banc d’Arguin highlights how climate change and overfishing threaten a centuries-old desert-ocean fishing culture.
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