AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInnovation & Outre-Mer: Congo Basin Innovation Days in Brazzaville wrapped up with 10 shortlisted start-ups selected from 40 to compete in Innovation Outre-Mer 11 (23–27 Nov 2026, Station F, Paris), with projects pitched to investors from Congo, Gabon, DR Congo and Chad. Energy & Resilience for the Caribbean: Economist Marla Dukharan says the region must push harder toward energy sovereignty to cut “petropolitical shocks,” arguing for aligned stakeholders, better reliability and lower exposure to volatile oil prices. Local Climate Governance (Regional): Saint Lucia is exploring UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for Babonneau, Mabouya Valley and Monchy through public consultations under the Man and the Biosphere programme, aiming to strengthen protection of biodiversity alongside sustainable local development. French Atlantic Diplomacy (Context): Emmanuel Macron welcomed Canada’s PM Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, underscoring sovereignty and EU/Canada ties amid strained US relations.
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