AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Grid Buildout: South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects Programme and outlined the next phase of procurement, aiming to speed grid expansion for new generation, including renewables. Waste & Pollution Accountability: Haryana’s chief minister suspended two pollution control officers over improper sewage treatment plant operations in Gurugram and ordered time-bound fixes, stricter waste collection, and action against violators. Clean Rivers Push: Andhra Pradesh’s chief minister called for a statewide movement to keep the Krishna and Godavari rivers clean, linking sewage control, circular waste-to-energy plans, and zero-garbage efforts. Circular Materials & Construction: The UK’s BRE launched BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial Version 7 to cut carbon and improve resilience in existing buildings. Renewables From Waste: India’s GOBARdhan scheme was launched to massively scale compressed biogas from organic waste, with capital support and guaranteed offtake. Port Decarbonisation: The Port of Tilbury received a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered container handler, targeting large annual CO2 reductions. Community Sustainability: Santo Domingo (Ilocos Sur) shifted to a four-day onsite workweek to cut energy use while keeping frontline services running.
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