AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnvironmental Crime: At the UN conference in Vienna, Human Rights Watch urged EU states to back a new legal protocol to tackle crimes such as illegal Amazon gold mining, which fuels violence and mercury pollution. EU Climate Funding: The European Commission has allocated €390 million to 135 LIFE projects focused on environment and climate action. Agriculture and Biodiversity: Austria is facing a sharp drop in fruit and vegetable harvests, while a local scheme is bringing forgotten apple varieties back into cultivation. Urban Nature: Vienna dog owners are being told to rinse pets’ urine from trees, as the city seeks to protect street greenery. Alpine Ecosystems: Researchers warn that Alpine peatlands may be in worse condition than previously thought, adding to concern over fragile mountain habitats.
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