AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMethane Gap: A new regional report says only Cambodia and Vietnam have dedicated methane-reduction plans. Laos has not joined the Global Methane Pledge, which calls for a 30% cut in global methane emissions by 2030. Wildlife Trade: CITES has lifted trade sanctions on Laos, allowing exports of listed species to resume under continued monitoring. Conservationists warn the move may be premature, especially given concerns over the long-tailed macaque trade. Saola Search: Funding shortfalls threaten the search in Bolikhamxay for the critically endangered saola, unseen by scientists since 2013. Emergency donations secured one field season, but longer-term work remains uncertain. Weather Preparedness: Laos held its 23rd National Monsoon Forum to strengthen forecasting and early-warning systems. Climate Record: October 2026 was the warmest October on record globally, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus.
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