AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has formally designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—setting aside no-take zones and restricting industrial fishing to protect turtles, seabirds, reefs and key fishing grounds. Diplomacy & Consular Access: Serbia has approved opening a São Tomé and Príncipe consulate in Belgrade, to be led by an honorary consul, with the consent communicated through diplomatic channels. Innovation & IP Co-operation: The European Patent Organisation’s president met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister and foreign affairs minister to strengthen co-operation on patents, innovation and technology transfer, alongside Angola. Bilateral/Regional Policy Signals: A World Bank report on aviation passenger growth flagged São Tomé and Príncipe as one of the few countries in the region with a decline in estimated arrivals (down 7%), while noting broader connectivity gains elsewhere. Global Civil Society Spotlight: BirdLife International’s São Tomé and Príncipe work is set to receive support through this year’s Global Birdfair in Rutland, with fundraising focused on preventing island extinctions.
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