AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreen Transition Funding: Poland has secured a 160 million euro climate and energy programme to speed up its green transition, backed by Norwegian and EEA grants and supported by a long-term partnership with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, with priorities spanning climate, energy, nature conservation and the circular economy. Arctic Disinformation Watch: Iceland’s foreign minister warns of a “torrent” of disinformation ahead of an Aug. 29 referendum on restarting EU accession talks, framing it as a wider test of Europe’s ability to resist foreign interference and AI manipulation. Heat Wave Impacts: A deadly spring heat wave across Europe is shattering temperature records, with at least 18 deaths reported so far and more expected as extreme temperatures persist. Green Partnership Diplomacy: Norway’s envoy to India says PM Modi’s Norway visit was “historic and substantial,” delivering around 30 agreements and elevating ties to a Green Strategic Partnership under the India-EFTA TEPA, including a USD 100 billion investment commitment. Local Climate Action via Grants: The same EEA grant round in Poland includes support for geothermal, energy storage, air quality improvements, ecosystem protection and green public procurement. Biodiversity & STEM in Space: A Caribbean–Swiss mission is launching a space life sciences experiment developed with Liechtenstein’s Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA), aiming to strengthen STEM education and research capacity.
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