AGP Executive Report

Libya’s AI push: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba’s government adopted an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter and launched a National AI Strategy 2026–2030 with 35 initiatives, aiming to expand AI use across government, digitize records, and train thousands of public employees while keeping human oversight central. Oil sector coordination: Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R field in the Murzuq Basin, bringing together major international partners to streamline operations and improve efficient, sustainable production. Climate fragility in MENA: A new report warns climate stress is worsening displacement risks across the Middle East and North Africa, driven by water scarcity, heat extremes, drought, flash floods, and weak services that leave communities with fewer safe options. Work rights in the gig economy: The ILO adopted a landmark treaty for platform workers, setting binding standards on pay, safety, social security, and how workers are classified. Migration pressure and protection: Pope Leo XIV renewed calls to stop human trafficking and integrate migrants, highlighting the “graveyards of the sea” along Europe’s entry routes. Libya detention spotlight: Argentine activists and journalists detained in Sirte after joining a Gaza aid mission have been held for 20 days, with families and rights groups demanding action. Diplomatic ties: Libya’s Presidential Council received Oman’s ambassador credentials, signaling a new phase of cooperation across multiple fields.

Libya’s AI push: The Dbaiba government adopted an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter and launched a National AI Strategy 2026–2030 with 35 initiatives, aiming to expand AI use across government, digitize records, and train thousands of public employees while keeping humans in control of high-stakes decisions. Climate fragility in MENA: A new report warns heat, drought, flash floods, and water stress are squeezing communities across the Middle East and North Africa, especially where conflict and weak services limit safe adaptation. Water risk in Libya: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warned of valley flooding in western and southern areas, highlighting how extreme weather can quickly turn into local disaster risk. Oil sector coordination: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R field in the Murzuq Basin, bringing major international partners together to streamline operations and support more stable production. Work rights at platform scale: The ILO adopted a landmark treaty on decent work in the gig and platform economy, setting binding standards on pay, safety, social security, and how workers are managed by algorithms.

Libya Energy & Environment: Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R oil field in the Murzuq Basin, bringing together Akakus Oil Operations, TotalEnergies, Repsol, Equinor and OMV to streamline field management, improve efficiency and support “sustainable production” amid years of disruption from conflict and instability. Climate Fragility: A new report warns that Middle East and North Africa climate stress is worsening water scarcity, heatwaves and flash floods, pushing vulnerable communities into a “convergence trap” where environmental decline meets weak services and insecurity. Libya Security Cooperation: US Army Civil Affairs personnel (Bravo Company) continue monthly exchanges of military expertise with Libyan officers linked to the Presidential Council’s General Staff, aiming to build joint capabilities and support a unified Libya. Global Labor Rights: The ILO adopted a landmark treaty for decent work in the platform/gig economy, setting binding standards on pay, safety, social security and how workers are managed. Migration Pressure: Pope Leo XIV again urged communities to integrate migrants and warned smugglers they will face God’s wrath, as the Canary Islands remain a key entry point for people crossing from West Africa.

Climate Fragility: A new report warns climate stress is tightening its grip across MENA, where heat, drought, flash floods, water scarcity, and weak services are pushing families in Libya and beyond toward displacement and harder choices. Migration & Smuggling: Pope Leo XIV, in the Canary Islands, urged communities to welcome migrants fleeing war, poverty and climate change, and told smugglers to stop exploiting desperation. Libya’s Fisheries: During Libya’s peak tuna season, Tripoli fish markets report strong supplies and steady demand for bluefin tuna, with Libya’s Mediterranean coastline and relatively limited coastal pollution supporting marine life. Oil & Environment Governance: Libya’s NOC signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R field in the Murzuq Basin, aiming to streamline procedures, improve efficiency, and support more sustainable production. Sahara Heritage: New DNA research on naturally preserved remains from southwestern Libya points to a lost human lineage hidden in the Sahara for tens of thousands of years. Water Risk in Libya: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warns of valley flooding in western and southern areas, highlighting growing climate-linked hazards.

Libya’s Oil Sector: Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R oil field in the Murzuq Basin, bringing together Akakus Oil Operations, TotalEnergies, Repsol, Equinor and OMV to streamline field management and unify procedures, with the aim of improving efficiency and supporting sustainable production. Marine Life & Food Security: During Tripoli’s peak tuna season, fish markets are seeing strong supply and relatively affordable prices as migrating tuna pass along Libya’s long Mediterranean coastline; experts link the season to mid-April to mid-July movement and note Libya’s tuna quotas and output have risen over time. Water & Flood Risk: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry has warned of valley flooding in western and southern Libya, urging attention to weather and drainage risks. Humanitarian Crisis at Sea Routes: A BBC investigation reports that more than 300 migrants held in Libya were allegedly tortured and threatened with forced organ removal by a militia working with smuggling networks, with ransom demands and at least one death reported.

Libya’s Oil Sector: Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R field in the Murzuq Basin, bringing together partners including Akakus, TotalEnergies, Repsol, Equinor and OMV to streamline field management and unify procedures, with the stated goal of boosting efficiency and supporting more sustainable production. Marine Life & Food Security: During Tripoli’s peak tuna season, markets are seeing strong supply and relatively affordable prices as migrating tuna pass along Libya’s long Mediterranean coastline; sources link the season to mid-April to mid-July movement and note that lower industrial pollution helps sustain marine conditions. Water & Flood Risk: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry has warned of valley flooding in western and southern Libya, urging attention to weather-driven hazards. Conservation Spotlight: Conservation efforts are supporting sea turtle nesting in Libya despite ongoing challenges, highlighting the need to protect nesting habitats during sensitive breeding periods. Migration & Human Harm: A BBC investigation alleges that more than 300 migrants held in Libya were kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal, with families reportedly pressured to pay ransoms.

Oil & Environment: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R oil field in the Murzuq Basin, aiming to streamline field management and improve production sustainability—an important move for a sector that’s repeatedly disrupted by instability. Marine Life & Food Security: With tuna season in full swing, Tripoli’s fish markets are seeing strong supply and steady demand for bluefin tuna; researchers link the seasonal run to migrating fish along Libya’s long Mediterranean coastline and note quotas have risen over the years. Water & Flood Risk: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warned of unstable weather over the next two days, with thunderstorms and possible valley runoff and flooding across western and southern regions. Conservation: Reports highlight conservation efforts supporting sea turtle nesting in Libya, even as pressures continue. Migration & Human Harm: A BBC investigation alleges that more than 300 migrants held in Libya were kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal—underscoring the brutal risks tied to the Mediterranean route.

Tuna & Coastal Health: Libya’s bluefin tuna peak is drawing crowds in Tripoli, with fishermen and experts pointing to the country’s long Mediterranean coastline and relatively limited industrial pollution as key reasons tuna still migrate along Libyan shores from mid-April to mid-July. Water & Flood Risk: The Water Resources Ministry warns of unstable weather over the next two days, with thunderstorms and possible valley runoff and flooding across western and southern regions. Marine Conservation: Conservation coverage highlights sea turtle nesting efforts in Libya, stressing that protection work continues despite ongoing pressures. Fisheries Livelihoods: A profile of a Tripoli-based tuna captain traces how seasonal fishing rhythms shape local work and food culture, linking “blue gold” to both tradition and market demand. Governance & Public Trust: Libya’s Structured Dialogue Governance Track says final recommendations don’t reflect its discussions, while the Presidential Council reiterates that any political progress must be rooted in existing institutions. Health System Accountability: An audit report flags major medicine-management problems, including monopoly dynamics, waste, planning gaps, and LYD 11.8 billion spent on public-sector medicines. Migration Abuse Alarm: Reports say over 300 migrants held in Libya were tortured and threatened with forced organ removal, underscoring the brutal risks along Mediterranean routes. Energy & Skills: NOC signs an MoU with PMI to build project-management capacity, while Oil India and Kellton roll out digital wellhead monitoring—moves that can affect environmental oversight through better operational control.

Coastal Fisheries & Food Culture: Tripoli tuna captain Mahmoud Khalifa Talha recalls how Libya’s tuna season has changed over decades, from rare work to today’s “blue gold” buzz driven by social media and seasonal demand. Marine Safety & Pollution Risk: Greece is preparing for possible oil spills after attacks on Russian-linked energy carriers, while Libya’s Arctic Metagaz cleanup planning highlights how Mediterranean shipping risks can quickly turn into environmental disasters. Migration & Humanitarian Fallout: A BBC investigation says more than 300 migrants held in Libya were tortured and threatened with forced organ removal by a militia tied to smuggling networks—an environmental times reminder that abuse and trafficking also poison the region’s social and public-safety landscape. Water & Flood Watch: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warns of unstable weather with thunderstorms across western and southern areas, with runoff and valley flooding risks. Health & Governance in Public Services: An audit report flags major problems in Libya’s medicines procurement—monopolies, waste, planning gaps, and LYD 11.8 billion spent amid shortages and surpluses. Tuna Season Spotlight: A separate report maps bluefin tuna’s spring-to-summer migration along Libya’s coast, linking the fish’s ecology to its high market value. Development & Social Sectors: Tika says it has delivered 137 projects since 2011, including a child chemotherapy “Room of Hope” centre in Sabratha and Montessori classrooms across Libya. Energy Sector Capacity: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signs a memorandum with PMI to expand training and improve project management standards—aimed at stronger execution in the energy sector.

Migrant Abuse on Libya’s Route: A BBC investigation says more than 300 migrants held in Libya were kidnapped by a militia tied to smuggling networks, then tortured and threatened with forced organ removal unless families paid ransoms of up to $5,000 per person. Flood Risk Watch: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warned of unstable weather over the next two days, with thunderstorms and scattered showers in western and southern areas that could trigger runoff and valley flooding. Marine Life & Fisheries: Libya’s “blue gold” tuna season is underway, with bluefin tuna migrating along the coast from mid-April to mid-July, drawing attention from marine scientists and fisheries watchers. Health & Wastewater-Adjacent Development: Turkey’s Tika said it has delivered 137 projects in Libya since 2011, including a “Room of Hope” pediatric chemotherapy center in Sabratha and education support across multiple cities. Water, Governance, and Medicines: An audit report flags major problems in Libya’s medicine procurement system, citing LYD 11.8 billion spent amid monopoly risks, planning gaps, and shortages alongside surpluses.

Coastal Fisheries: Libya’s bluefin tuna “blue gold” season is underway, with the prized fish migrating along the coast from mid-April to mid-July, including routes from near the Tunisian border to the Benghazi area. Health & Governance: An audit report says Libya spent about LYD 11.8 billion on medicines (2022–2025) amid monopoly risks, waste, and procurement chaos, including surpluses of some drugs and shortages of others. Water Safety: The Water Resources Ministry warns of thunderstorm-driven runoff and possible valley flooding across western and southern Libya over the next two days. Development Footprint: Tika says it has delivered 137 projects since 2011, including a “Room of Hope” chemotherapy center for children in Sabratha and Montessori classrooms in multiple cities. Migration Pressure: Libya faces fresh anti-settlement protests in Tripoli, with demonstrators linking migrant resettlement fears to wider anxieties about sovereignty and demographic change. Youth Climate Action: Libya’s Ministry of Youth plans LCOY Libya 2026 to amplify young Libyans’ voices in climate policy under the UN climate youth umbrella. Energy & Capacity: The National Oil Corporation signed an MoU with PMI to expand training and project management standards in Libya’s energy sector. Biodiversity Watch: Conservation reporting highlights ongoing efforts to boost sea turtle nesting in Libya despite challenges.

Libya Energy Skills Boost: The National Oil Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with the US-based Project Management Institute (PMI) to expand training, build national competencies, and roll out international project management standards across Libya’s energy sector. Sea Turtle Protection: Environmental groups and Libya’s Marine and Wildlife Protection Department are stepping up monitoring on Farwa Island near Zuwara, with loggerhead sea turtle nesting sites being tracked as the season approaches. World Environment Day Push: Libya Oil Joint Company reiterated its sustainability pledge, saying it aims to reduce environmental impact and embed best practices across operations. Youth Climate Conference: Libya’s Ministry of Youth announced plans for LCOY Libya 2026, bringing young Libyans together to shape climate policy under the UN climate youth umbrella. Water Safety Warning: A recent seawater assessment flagged 17% of Libya’s beaches as unsuitable for swimming, with warnings and restrictions expected. Migration Tensions in Libya: UN officials denied that UNHCR is resettling irregular migrants in Libya, after protests accused the UN of facilitating settlement.

Sea Turtle Protection: Activists and Libya’s Marine and Wildlife Protection teams are ramping up monitoring on Farwa Island near Zuwara as loggerhead sea turtle nesting season approaches, with more than 1,000 nests recorded annually along monitored stretches—while threats like plastic pollution and accidental capture remain. Water Quality Warning: A new 2026 seawater assessment says 17% of Libya’s beaches are unsuitable for swimming, with warnings and prohibitions expected to be installed. World Environment Day Youth Push: Libya’s Ministry of Youth announced LCOY Libya 2026, a Local Youth Conference on Climate under YOUNGO, aiming to amplify young voices in climate policy. Energy & Environment Commitments: Libya Oil Joint Company reaffirmed its World Environment Day pledge to strengthen environmental performance through efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across operations. Institutional Capacity for Energy: NOC signed an MoU with PMI to build national skills and improve project and investment portfolio management in Libya’s energy sector. Migration Tensions: UNSMIL denied UNHCR is seeking to resettle irregular migrants in Libya as protests grow over alleged settlement plans.

Libya–Oman Energy Deal: OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) signed a memorandum with Libya’s Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli, aiming to expand joint oil and gas exploration and production investment at home and in international markets. World Environment Day Push: Libya’s Ministry of Youth announced LCOY Libya 2026, a Local Conference of Youth on Climate under YOUNGO, to boost young Libyans’ voices in climate policy. Marine Life Protection: Activists and Libya’s Environment Ministry are monitoring loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Farwa Island near Zuwara, with nest counts rising thanks to awareness and protection efforts, while threats like plastic pollution remain. Corporate Sustainability Pledge: Libya Oil Joint Company reiterated its World Environment Day commitment to reduce environmental impact and embed sustainability across operations. Coastal Health Warning: A recent seawater assessment says 17% of Libya’s beaches are unsuitable for swimming, with warnings and prohibitions expected. Migration Tensions in Tripoli: Hundreds protested outside UN offices over fears of migrant resettlement inside Libya; UNSMIL denied any such plans and urged calm amid misinformation. Renewables Interest: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority met China Harbor Engineering Company to discuss clean energy cooperation and investment.

Youth Climate Action: Libya’s Ministry of Youth announced LCOY Libya 2026, a Local Youth Conference on Climate under YOUNGO, aiming to amplify young Libyans’ voices in climate policy ahead of wider UN climate engagement. Marine Life Protection: Activists and Libya’s Marine and Wildlife Protection Department are monitoring loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Farwa Island near Zuwara, with nest counts rising thanks to awareness and protection, even as threats like plastic pollution and accidental capture persist. Environment & Industry: Libya Oil Joint Company marked World Environment Day by reaffirming plans to embed sustainability in operations, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. Climate Knowledge & Skills: Libya renewed commitment to technical and vocational education and international cooperation, including skills tied to advanced technologies and the digital economy—framed as support for sustainable development. Migration Tensions in Tripoli: Hundreds protested in Tripoli over fears of migrant resettlement and settlement projects, while UNSMIL denied UN agencies were seeking to resettle irregular migrants in Libya and warned against misinformation and threats to staff. Water Scarcity Warning Beyond Libya: In the wider region, dozens died of thirst in the Sahara after a truck broke down in Niger, underscoring the deadly risks of extreme heat and lack of water on desert routes. Solar Eclipse Buzz: Coverage also highlighted the 2027 total solar eclipse path, including Libya’s inclusion in the viewing region.

Libya Climate Youth Push: Libya’s Ministry of Youth announced a Local Youth Climate Conference – Libya 2026 Edition in Tripoli, bringing young people from across the east, south and west under YOUNGO to shape the country’s climate future. Sea Turtle Protection: On Farwa Island near Zuwara, activists and Libya’s Marine and Wildlife Protection teams are monitoring loggerhead sea turtle nesting, with nest counts rising thanks to awareness and protection—though threats like plastic pollution and fishing bycatch remain. World Environment Day, Corporate Role: Libya Oil Joint Company says it’s doubling down on environmental performance and sustainability, aiming to cut impacts and embed best practice across operations. Migration Tensions at UN Sites: UN support in Libya denied claims that UNHCR is seeking to resettle irregular migrants in Libya, after protests outside UN premises fueled by misinformation. Desert Safety Warning Beyond Libya: A separate Sahara tragedy in Niger saw dozens die of thirst after a truck broke down, underscoring the deadly risks of crossing remote routes—often linked to travel toward Libya. Renewables Partnership: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority met China Harbor Engineering Company to discuss clean energy investment and technology transfer. Astronomy With a Libya Link: Coverage of the 2027 total solar eclipse notes Libya is within the path of totality, with visibility depending heavily on weather.