AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—part of a planned network of eight MPAs aimed at protecting mangroves, reefs, nesting beaches and key fishing grounds, including no-take zones that restrict industrial fishing. Innovation & IP: The European Patent Organisation president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen co-operation on patents, innovation and technology transfer, including Angola’s validation agreement for European patents signed in June. Regional Trade Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa (effective May 1), bringing leadership experience from client relations work across Anglophone West Africa that included São Tomé and Príncipe. Water & Industry Risk: New global mapping highlights water stress pressures—some countries use far more freshwater than nature can replenish—raising risks for agriculture, manufacturing and daily supply as climate patterns shift.
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