AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMining Water Crisis: Turkish environmental groups are sounding the alarm as the country’s mining boom accelerates—activists in Uşak say a gold mine has dried up all 50 springs in their village, while broader concerns point to falling groundwater and pressure on rural livelihoods ahead of COP31. Climate Diplomacy: Türkiye and China agreed to deepen cooperation on climate action, resilient cities and clean energy, setting up a joint working group for COP31 preparations in Antalya. Urban Resilience & Policy: Türkiye’s mining expansion is also colliding with public priorities as İstanbul residents report deep anxiety over school violence, with many linking attacks to family communication gaps and harmful digital content. Energy & Infrastructure: Canada moved toward a new oil pipeline aimed at boosting exports to Asia, while Türkiye’s own push for energy continuity is drawing attention as Gulf instability reshapes where AI data centers may locate. International Signals: Germany’s Merz said he wouldn’t advise his children to study or work in the US, reflecting wider European unease about social and economic conditions.
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