AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDengue Control in Universities: Sri Lanka’s higher education authorities launched clinical management and surveillance guidelines for dengue prevention, warning that dense urban campuses and student hostels can become dengue cluster hotspots and urging stronger mosquito-breeding prevention and early case detection. Green Port Upgrade: The Port of Colombo’s South Asia Gateway Terminals is set to modernize and decarbonize with up to US$40m in IFC and HSBC financing, including new twin-lift ship-to-shore cranes aimed at cutting energy use and improving efficiency. Local Environmental Protest: Katunayake residents and environmentalists protested a proposed cement factory near the airport, saying approvals were changed from an earlier tourist hotel plan and warning about cement dust impacts on air quality and airport operations. Wildlife & Biodiversity Interest: A new “big five” travel trend highlights rising demand for wildlife holidays beyond classic safari animals, while separate coverage spotlights rare species like fishing cats thriving in wetlands. Extreme Weather Tech: China’s MAZU AI early-warning system is expanding across the Global South, with Sri Lanka listed among countries using it to better prepare for floods and other extreme weather.
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