AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Disaster Risk: Nepal’s flash floods linked to a Himalayan glacier collapse have killed 675 people, with nearly 2,400 still missing as renewed rainfall raises fears of more flooding in the Bhotekoshi River basin; more than 4,400 people have been rescued or evacuated, and over 15,000 security personnel are mobilised, including a UK rapid deployment team and DNA sampling efforts for hard-to-identify remains. Alpine Stability Watch: Swiss and European experts warn that warming is destabilising mountains—glacier retreat, thawing permafrost and extreme heat plus heavy rain are increasing the odds of collapses and flash floods, with Switzerland’s glacier losses since 1850 and recent monitoring near Zermatt cited as signals to take seriously. Extreme Weather in Switzerland: A severe hailstorm hit Switzerland and Italy during recess, injuring dozens of children and disrupting flights, with reports of golf-ball-sized hail and damaging winds. Environment Science: ETH Zurich-linked research reports a new, particle-preserving method to extract soil nanoplastics, highlighting how much plastic pollution can slip through current measurement approaches. Sustainability Governance: Switzerland reaches a record level of external auditing for sustainability reports, pointing to stronger accountability in corporate reporting.
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