AGP Executive Report

Tripoli Floods: After deadly rains dumped about 152 mm in a day, Libya’s housing minister ordered a technical investigation into damaged roads and promised compensation for affected families and businesses. A public report is due to name failed roads and responsible contractors. Disaster Response: The UN is monitoring flood impacts and offered support for emergency preparedness, early-warning systems and disaster-risk reduction as Tripoli cleans up. Sustainable Cities: Libya’s housing minister explored Japanese technologies for energy- and water-efficient buildings, including solar panels; some showcased systems could cut consumption by up to 70%. Officials are also preparing a smart-cities forum focused on sustainable urban planning. Energy Transition: Libya’s oil and gas minister outlined plans to expand renewable energy, use natural gas more effectively and reduce emissions and gas flaring.

Tripoli Flooding: At least two people died after torrential rain overwhelmed the capital’s drainage system on October 13, flooding homes, roads and vehicles. About 152 mm fell in a day—far above typical October rainfall—and cleanup continued as residents faced damaged property and blocked roads. Disaster Preparedness: The UN is monitoring the impact and offered support for emergency planning, early-warning systems and flood-risk reduction. Local reporting also pointed to rubbish blocking drains, worsening the flooding. Energy and Emissions: Libya’s oil and gas minister outlined plans to expand renewables, curb emissions and reduce gas flaring alongside increased hydrocarbon production.

Tripoli Flooding: Heavy rain caused deadly flooding across the capital, with at least two people reported killed, homes and businesses damaged, and roads and vehicles submerged. About 152 mm fell in a day—far above Tripoli’s usual October rainfall. The drainage system was overwhelmed, with rubbish-blocked drains worsening the flooding. The UN is monitoring impacts and says it is ready to support stronger emergency preparedness and early-warning systems. Energy and Emissions: Libya’s oil and gas minister outlined plans to expand renewable energy while modernizing the energy sector, curbing emissions and reducing gas flaring.

Severe Flooding: Heavy rain flooded Tripoli on October 13, killing at least two people and overwhelming the city’s drainage system. Streets and homes were inundated, and power was cut in some areas. The Red Crescent put its Tripoli branch on maximum alert as rescue teams helped stranded residents and cleared roads. Sustainability: Libya’s Green Industry Centre discussed sustainability with VECSUS, though details of the proposed work were not reported. Land Safety: More than 14,000 abandoned explosives have been cleared from a Libyan city and nearby farmland, a significant step in making affected areas safer.

Tripoli Floods: At least two people died as torrential rain flooded streets and homes, submerged vehicles and overwhelmed drainage systems. The Libyan Red Crescent declared maximum emergency alert, while some areas lost power and rescue teams helped stranded residents. Climate Finance: Libya concluded its Readiness Libya 2 project, aimed at advancing climate finance. Industrial Sustainability: Misrata’s LISCO launched an electric-furnace slag recycling project, while Libya’s Green Industry Centre discussed sustainability with VECSUS. Coastal Fisheries: Libyan fishers raised concerns about foreign trawling, highlighting pressure on local fishing grounds.

Severe Weather: The Libyan Red Crescent put its Tripoli branch on maximum alert as severe weather hit the capital and nearby areas. Teams responded to flooding, cleared debris and helped stranded residents; one person died by electrocution. Climate and Industry: Libya concluded a project to advance climate-finance readiness, while the Green Industry Centre discussed sustainability and LISCO launched an electric-furnace slag recycling project in Misrata. Marine Environment: Libyan fishers raised concerns about foreign trawling, which threatens local fishing grounds and livelihoods.

Marine Life: Libyan fishers say foreign trawling is hurting their livelihoods and raising concerns about pressure on local fisheries. Climate Finance: Libya has completed its Readiness Libya 2 project, aimed at advancing the country’s access to climate finance. Industrial Recycling: LISCO has launched a project to recycle electric-furnace slag in Misrata, while Libya’s Green Industry Centre has discussed sustainability with VECSUS. Land Safety: More than 14,000 abandoned explosives have been cleared from a Libyan city and nearby farmland, reducing hazards for residents and land users.

Industrial Transition: Libya’s Green Industry Centre and Turkish firm VECSUS discussed carbon-footprint reporting, industrial waste recycling and turning used cooking oil into biofuel. Misrata’s LISCO also launched an electric-furnace slag-recycling project. Climate Action: Libya completed the Readiness Libya 2 project to advance climate finance. Separately, the National Oil Corporation, Mellitah Oil & Gas and Eni prepared to process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting the NOC’s goal of ending gas flaring by 2030. Coastal and Land Protection: Libyan fishers raised concerns about foreign trawling, while more than 14,000 unexploded items were cleared from a Libyan city and nearby farmland.

Sustainable Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre discussed cooperation with Turkish firm VECSUS on measuring industrial carbon footprints, recycling waste and recovering energy, with iron, steel and cement among the sectors under consideration. Climate Finance: The Readiness Libya 2 project has concluded after developing a national climate framework and tools to guide climate investment; officials say the next step is putting priority projects into action. Cleaner Energy: The National Oil Corporation is preparing to process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting its goal of ending gas flaring by 2030. Waste Recycling: Libya Iron and Steel Company launched a Misrata project to recover scrap and reuse electric-furnace slag in construction, cement and road paving. Safer Farmland: Demining partners cleared 14,066 explosive items from Al-Sweihli Farm near Misrata between January and September, making land safer for residents to return.

Cleaner Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre and Turkish firm VECSUS discussed measuring industrial carbon emissions, recycling waste and turning used cooking oil into biofuel, with iron, steel and cement among the priority sectors. Climate Finance: The Environment Ministry has completed its Readiness Libya 2 project with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory, developing a national climate framework and investment programme; the next step is putting priority projects into action. Waste Recycling: Misrata’s Libyan Iron and Steel Company launched a project to recover scrap and reuse furnace slag in iron, cement, construction and road paving. Gas and Emissions: The National Oil Corporation is preparing to process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, saying better gas use supports its goal of ending flaring by 2030. Coastal Livelihoods: Libyan fishers are lamenting foreign trawling, raising concerns over pressure on local fisheries.

Sustainable Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre and Turkish firm VECSUS discussed help for factories to measure carbon emissions, recycle waste and recover energy, with iron, steel and cement among the priority sectors. Gas and Emissions: The National Oil Corporation is preparing to process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting its goal of ending gas flaring by 2030. Climate Finance: Libya has completed the Readiness Libya 2 project, developing climate planning tools and a Green Climate Fund programme; officials now say the focus should shift to funding priority projects. Industrial Waste: Misrata’s LISCO has launched a project to recycle electric-furnace slag and recover materials for use in construction, cement and road paving. Fisheries: Libyan fishers say catches are shrinking and blame foreign industrial trawlers for depleting stocks and damaging seabed habitats.

Sustainable Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre is exploring cooperation with Turkish firm VECSUS on industrial emissions tracking, waste recycling and energy recovery, including turning used cooking oil into biofuel. Cutting Gas Flaring: The National Oil Corporation is preparing to use about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting its goal of ending flaring by 2030. Land Safety: Demining teams cleared 14,066 explosive items from farmland near Misrata between January and September, allowing displaced residents to consider returning. Waste Recycling: Misrata’s LISCO has launched a project to recover scrap metal and reuse electric-furnace slag in iron, cement and road-building industries. Marine Life: Libyan fishers say foreign industrial trawlers are depleting fish stocks and damaging seabed habitats, worsening catches for small local boats. Climate Finance: Libya has completed the Readiness Libya 2 project, developing climate-planning tools and a Green Climate Fund programme, with a new focus on putting priority investments into action.

Sustainable Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre is exploring cooperation with Turkish firm VECSUS on industrial emissions tracking, waste recycling and energy recovery, including turning used cooking oil into biofuel. Climate Finance: The Readiness Libya 2 project has developed national climate-change and monitoring frameworks and a Green Climate Fund programme; officials now want to move from planning to investment. Gas and Emissions: The NOC is preparing to process about 100 million cubic feet of Bouri field gas, supporting its goal of ending routine flaring by 2030. Waste Recycling: Misrata’s LISCO has launched a project to recover metal and reuse electric-furnace slag in construction, cement and road paving. Coastal Fisheries: Libyan fishers say foreign bottom-trawlers are depleting stocks and damaging seabed habitats, squeezing the livelihoods of small-boat crews. Land Safety: Demining teams cleared more than 14,000 explosive items from farmland near Misrata this year, helping displaced residents consider returning.

Sustainable Industry: Libya’s Green Industry Centre discussed carbon-footprint tracking, industrial waste recycling and biofuel cooperation with Turkish firm VECSUS, with iron, steel and cement among the sectors under consideration. Gas and Emissions: The NOC, Mellitah Oil & Gas and Eni are preparing to process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting a goal to end gas flaring by 2030. Climate Finance: Libya concluded its Readiness Libya 2 project, developing climate-planning tools and a Green Climate Fund programme; officials called for moving from plans to investment projects. Waste Recycling: LISCO launched a Misrata project to recycle electric-furnace slag and recover materials for construction, cement and road paving. Coastal Fisheries: Libyan fishers say foreign industrial trawlers are reducing catches and damaging seabed habitats. Flood Impacts: Flooding in Ghat has displaced families and worsened infrastructure, according to the Red Crescent branch.

Land and Safety: Demining teams cleared 14,066 explosive items from Al-Sweihli Farm near Misrata between January and September, opening the way for displaced residents to return to their land. Gas and Emissions: The NOC is preparing to receive and process about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, supporting its goal of ending routine flaring by 2030. Climate Finance: Libya has completed its Readiness Libya 2 project, developing climate-planning tools and a Green Climate Fund programme; officials now want to move from frameworks to investment projects. Waste Recycling: LISCO has launched a Misrata project to recover metal and reuse electric-furnace slag in construction and road paving. Coastal Fisheries: Libyan fishers report shrinking catches and blame foreign industrial trawling for depleting stocks and damaging seabed habitats.

Gas and Emissions: Libya’s National Oil Corporation is preparing to process and use about 100 million cubic feet of gas from the Bouri field, part of its goal to end routine flaring by 2030. Land Safety: Demining teams cleared 14,066 explosive items from farmland near Misrata between January and September, helping displaced residents consider returning to their land. Climate Finance: Libya has completed its Readiness Libya 2 project, developing climate-planning tools and a Green Climate Fund programme; officials now want to move from planning to investment projects. Waste Recycling: Misrata’s LISCO has launched a project to recycle electric-furnace slag, recovering materials for use in iron, cement and road construction. Coastal Fisheries: Libyan fishers report shrinking catches and blame foreign bottom-trawling for depleting stocks and damaging seabed habitats. Flood Impacts: Flooding in Ghat has displaced families and damaged infrastructure, according to the Red Crescent branch.