AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPortugal & EU Climate Policy: A new analysis highlights how EU carbon pricing via CBAM could still create export advantages for Latin America and the Caribbean if countries introduce their own carbon pricing, potentially reducing incremental costs for EU-bound producers. Extreme Weather & Water: Albufeira is set to revive an anti-flood tunnel project after recent freak inundations, as Portugal and Europe brace for more volatile conditions. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A FOIA-backed report says India’s Vantara private zoo discussed “strategic conservation” deals with Brazil over threatened species, raising transparency concerns amid ongoing wildlife-trade investigations. Marine Protection Enforcement: Offshore marine protected areas are fining boats for entering restricted zones, but charities argue penalties may not be strong enough to protect seabed habitats. Portugal Business & Jobs (Space): Portuguese space group Omnidea is acquiring Orbex UK manufacturing assets and IP, setting up a Forres hub and aiming to create local jobs. Transport & Disruption: easyJet cancels some Manchester–Portugal flights due to Portuguese cabin crew strikes, with hundreds of flights potentially affected.
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