AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Drought Prep: Indonesia is stepping up drought defenses for Java as the dry season peaks in August, including early-warning systems, irrigation repairs, pump deployment for an extra 1 million hectares, and drought-tolerant crops, while Bulog rice stocks hit a record 5.3 million tonnes. Earthquake Impacts: A 6.7 quake struck central Sulawesi near Palu, killing at least one and injuring dozens, damaging homes, bridges, and public facilities, with evacuations and aftershocks reported. Mangrove & Coastal Livelihoods: Lombok fishers are seeing food-security gains from mangrove reforestation, helping restore local ecosystems and incomes. Food Security & Farming Inputs: The agriculture ministry is pushing garlic self-sufficiency within three years, targeting new land and nurseries to cut reliance on imports. Waste Management Push: Davao City is open to reviewing solid waste rules and exploring “waste-to-resources” partnerships aimed at reducing landfill use. Creative Economy & IP: Indonesia is betting on creative industries and intellectual property as a growth engine, including IP-backed financing tools. Oceans & Climate Context: Global reporting highlights mounting ocean strain from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, alongside calls to strengthen high-seas protections.
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