AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoastal Safety Watch: A new global study on fatal coastal cliff failures finds 114 deadly events (292 deaths) from 1927–2024, with incidents clustering in summer on tourist beaches—an issue that also shows up in Réunion. Climate & Health: Research on urban heat islands warns that tropical cities can’t always afford fixes like shade, green roofs, cooler surfaces, and better cooling habits, and that stronger El Niño heat could make the risk worse for vulnerable residents. Conservation Travel (Réunion link): Rainbow Tours added new “twin-centre” trips pairing Madagascar with Réunion Island, alongside other island combinations, with brochure space for wildlife and a donation per booking. Mining & Justice (book event): LMN’s Resisting Mining Book Club spotlights Françoise Vergès’ work on how “cleaning” and access to water are shaped by racial and gendered power—plus a focus on mining waste and environmental harm.
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