AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWaste & Infrastructure: Cyprus’ Agriculture Ministry says contracts to upgrade the Pentakomo and Koshi waste management facilities are only expected to be awarded in 2027 and 2028, with interim fixes guided by a study on the long-term sustainability of the municipal solid waste network. Renewables for Water: Nicosia district authorities report a solar farm (up to 1,081 kWp) is now powering the bicommunal Mia Milia wastewater treatment plant, cutting the station’s electricity footprint as part of EU-funded work. Climate & Land Degradation: A new European Commission JRC report says desertification is hitting large parts of Europe, with Cyprus at 45% of territory affected—among the highest after Spain—highlighting mounting pressure on land and livelihoods. Biodiversity & Nature Education: The Research and Innovation Foundation opens “Researchers in Schools” for 2026–2027, bringing pupils into classrooms and research sites to learn how science connects to everyday life. Marine Emissions Cooperation: The Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance sign an MoU to help the shipping sector meet emissions rules and shift toward alternative fuels, with a direct Cyprus link via CSA executive director Andreas Chrysostomou.
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