AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEmissions: Cyprus is struggling to separate economic growth from rising greenhouse-gas emissions, while EU emissions dipped 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 as the economy grew. Waste: Cyprus generated 3,206 tonnes of textile waste in 2024; its total rose 34.3% from 2022, one of the EU’s sharpest increases. Dry spell: Cyprus saw little rain in the first 12 days of November, adding to concerns over water scarcity. COP31: Cyprus’s president urged climate action beyond politics, while the country voiced reservations about a proposed electrification pledge. Wildlife: Two environmental activists were wounded by a hunter at Cape Greco. Flamingos and the rare Melani have also returned to Akrotiri. Climate targets: Cyprus is not on course to meet its 2030 climate goals, and one in 10 households faces energy poverty.
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