AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Plastic Waste Dumping: Greenpeace Türkiye says EU plastic waste exports to Turkey hit an all-time high of 503,000 tonnes in 2025, up 19% year-on-year, with Turkey still the top destination and concerns about illegal dumping and profits tied to processing shipments. Climate & Heat Risk: Scientists warn El Niño has arrived and could reach historic intensity, adding to the pressure on heat preparedness. Green Mobility in Cyprus: UNDP Cyprus and the EU completed phase one of the Pedieos River/Kanli Dere restoration in Nicosia, adding a 1.2km cycle lane, pedestrian path and green belt, with phase two due in September. Energy Transition Push: Türkiye secured $230M from the EIB for environmental projects/green transition, while COP31 talks keep “electrification” and fossil-fuel reduction in focus. Biodiversity & Nature Tourism: Diyarbakır’s Kulp, Lice and Dicle districts are drawing visitors for caves, canyons and ancient sites—an opportunity for nature-focused tourism if managed sustainably. Regional Logistics & Rail: Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed MoUs to expand logistics and railway cooperation, explicitly aiming to cut transport emissions via rail.
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