AGP Executive Report

Migration & Safety: UN agencies report that in 2025, 67% of refugee and migrant children reaching Europe by Mediterranean and Balkan routes were unaccompanied, with poverty, conflict and environmental hazards pushing more kids into dangerous crossings. Mediterranean Rescue: Nearly 200 migrants were rescued off Crete after a storm eased; they said they departed from Tobruk in eastern Libya, underscoring how weather shocks can turn the route deadly. Libya Governance & Stability: Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives dismissed Aguila Saleh and named a new parliamentary head amid legal controversy, while a Positive Peace report flags Libya’s worsening internal peace risk. Housing & Climate Resilience: World Habitat Day 2026 stressed that adequate housing is key to dignity and climate resilience, linking informal settlement upgrades to poverty reduction. Renewables for Health: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority continues its “GoGreen” push, installing solar systems at multiple health centres to keep services running reliably. Biodiversity Goal Watch: A new global assessment says the 30x30 nature target is still far off, with only about 20% of land and 10% of ocean protected. Bible Access Restrictions: A report finds Libya among countries with extreme restrictions on Bible access, highlighting how social barriers can limit basic rights.

Libya’s Oil Output Push: NOC chief Masoud Suleiman said Libya plans to raise production by 100,000 barrels via the North Jalo and Waha fields, in partnership with Total and ConocoPhillips, while also negotiating financing for key projects and exploration blocks. Solar for Health Services: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority (REAoL) is advancing its “GoGreen” plan by installing and commissioning rooftop solar systems at multiple health centres and hospitals, aiming to cut grid dependence and keep essential services running reliably. Mediterranean Migration After Storms: Nearly 200 migrants were rescued off Crete after a severe storm subsided; reports say many set off from Tobruk in eastern Libya, underscoring how sudden weather and unsafe boats keep the crossing deadly. Biodiversity Goal Watch: A new global assessment says the 30×30 target is still off track, with about 20% of land and 10% of ocean protected—raising pressure for stronger conservation action. AI Governance Gap: An OECD-backed look at African AI strategies highlights a common problem: turning policy promises into real accountability and implementation, including in countries such as Libya.

Mediterranean Rescue: Nearly 200 migrants were pulled from the sea south of Crete after a storm eased, with four separate operations reporting departures from Tobruk in eastern Libya and warnings that sudden weather shifts and engine failures keep the route deadly. Housing & Climate Resilience: UN-Habitat marked World Habitat Day by stressing that adequate housing underpins dignity and climate resilience, linking informal settlement upgrades to poverty reduction and safer cities. Biodiversity Deadline: The 30×30 goal is slipping: a new assessment says about 20% of land and 10% of ocean are protected, leaving nations facing tough choices at the next summit in Yerevan. Libya’s Renewable Power for Health: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority is advancing its “GoGreen” plan by installing solar systems at multiple health centres and clinics to cut grid dependence and keep services running. Flood Risk in Ghat: Libya’s Red Crescent warned that continuous flooding in Ghat has displaced residents and may bring more floods in the next two days, urging people to avoid flood channels and power lines. Oil Output Push: Libya’s NOC says it expects a 100,000-barrel-per-day production increase via partnerships tied to the Waha and North Jalo fields, while also pursuing new exploration blocks. Maritime Cooperation: France’s “SeaBorder” initiative saw the vessel La Loire conduct port calls in Tripoli and Benghazi, citing efforts to curb marine pollution and illegal fishing alongside security threats.

Renewable Energy for Health: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority (REAoL) is pushing its “GoGreen” plan by installing and commissioning solar power systems at multiple health centres and hospitals, aiming to cut reliance on conventional electricity and keep essential services running more steadily. Disaster Response in Ghat: The Red Crescent reports continuous flooding in Ghat for a fourth day, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure, with warnings to avoid flood channels and power lines as more rain is expected. Health Supply Security: Libya’s Ministry of Health says the country has signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, boosting collective buying of medicines and supporting local manufacturing; Libya also takes on ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Maritime Cooperation & Pollution Risks: France’s “La Loire” completed port calls in Tripoli and Benghazi under the SeaBorder initiative, with joint work also targeting marine pollution and illegal fishing alongside trafficking networks. Migration Safety Pressure: New reporting highlights the ongoing deadly toll of irregular crossings in the Mediterranean and around Libya, renewing calls for stronger Africa–EU migration governance to prevent further loss of life.

Renewables for Health: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority (REAoL) keeps pushing its “GoGreen” plan, installing and commissioning rooftop solar systems at health centres and hospitals across Tripoli and beyond to cut grid dependence and stabilize essential services. Disaster Response: Ghat’s Red Crescent warns that continuous flooding has displaced families for a fourth straight day, urging residents to avoid flood channels and power lines as more rain-driven flooding is expected. Public Health Supply Security: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access to essential medicines and strengthen local supply sustainability; Libya also takes on ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Marine Sustainability: Libya’s Marine Resources Ministry reiterates swordfish rules, banning fishing and trading during key seasonal windows and restricting undersized catches to protect fish stocks. Energy & Climate Advocacy: OGCI reports continued methane intensity performance below its 0.20% ambition for a fifth year, backing stronger upstream methane cuts through 2030. Regional Environment Link: A Mediterranean-focused opinion piece warns the sea is in peril from climate change, pollution and coastal neglect, calling for urgent action to protect shared waters. Flooding & Infrastructure Stress: Coverage on Libya’s floods highlights how fragile infrastructure can worsen impacts, reinforcing the need for preparedness and resilient systems.

Flood Response in Ghat: Continuous flooding hit Ghat for a fourth straight day, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure, with the Red Crescent warning people to stay away from flood channels as more rain is expected. Marine Conservation: Libya’s Marine Resources Ministry urged strict compliance with its swordfish rules, including seasonal bans and size/weight limits, to protect fish stocks. Public Health Supply Security: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access and affordability of essential medicines and strengthen local supply. Climate/Industry Accountability: OGCI reported continued methane intensity performance below 0.20% for a fifth year, pushing upstream companies to sharpen emissions cuts through 2030. Telecom Infrastructure: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan discussed plans for 7,000 telecommunications towers to cut costs, diversify revenue, and boost the value of state assets. Libya in Regional Politics: President Museveni urged Libya’s leaders to hold free, transparent, inclusive elections so peace is built with citizens—not imposed by rival administrations. Biodiversity & Heritage: Research on Libya’s ancient coast near Cyrene highlights major sea-level rise and how early harbour works reshaped the shoreline over millennia.

Flood Risk in Ghat: Libya’s Red Crescent says continuous flooding has hit Ghat for a fourth straight day, displacing families and damaging infrastructure, with more floods forecast and residents urged to avoid flood channels and power lines. Health Supply Security: Libya’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access and affordability of medicines, while Libya also takes on ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Marine Sustainability: Libya’s Marine Resources Ministry urged strict compliance with swordfish rules, including seasonal bans and limits on size/weight for fishing, sale and trading to protect stocks. Ancient Coast Conservation: New research on Libya’s coast near Apollonia/Cyrene shows how Greek settlers reshaped a natural harbor and estimates major sea-level rise over millennia, adding context for coastal heritage protection. Methane Cuts in Oil & Gas: OGCI reported continued upstream methane intensity below 0.20% for a fifth year, pushing for stronger climate action targets through 2030. Libya’s Role in Africa: Ethiopia and Libya move to rebuild a bilateral channel and deepen ties, with cooperation priorities spanning diplomacy, migration, security and economic links.

Flood Response in Ghat: Continuous flooding has hit Ghat for a fourth straight day, damaging infrastructure and displacing residents, with the Red Crescent warning people to avoid flood channels and power lines as more rain is expected. Marine Conservation: Libya’s Marine Resources Ministry urged strict compliance with its swordfish rules, banning fishing and trading during set seasonal periods and restricting undersized catches to protect fish stocks. Health Supply Security: Libya’s Medical Supply Organisation adopted anti-waste guidelines to cut expired and spoiled medicines by tightening inventory, storage, redistribution, and early alerts across the supply chain. Africa Health Procurement: Libya signed an MoU to join the Africa Centres for Disease Control’s Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access and affordability of essential medicines and strengthen local manufacturing. Telecom Infrastructure Push: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan discussed plans for a 7,000-tower project to reduce costs, diversify revenue, and boost the value of telecommunications assets. Ancient Heritage Protection: Roman bath mosaics in Sabratha were reburied to halt deterioration from weather and plant growth, using protective layers to preserve fragile floors for future conservation.

Libya’s Health Supply Push: Libya’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to boost access to essential medicines, support local manufacturing, and improve health supply security; Libya also took on ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Marine Sustainability: Tripoli’s Ministry of Marine Resources urged strict compliance with its 2021 swordfish rules, banning fishing and trading during key seasonal periods and restricting undersized catches to protect fish stocks. Climate & Methane Action: OGCI reported continued methane intensity performance below 0.20% for a fifth straight year, backing stronger upstream methane reduction targets through 2030. Disaster Risk Preparedness: Tripoli hosted “Early Warnings for All” workshops to build Libya’s national early warning roadmap, linking risk data, meteorology, communications, and disaster management. Energy Efficiency Skills: Libya’s Planning Institute concluded training for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings,” focusing on cutting consumption, improving building performance reporting, and integrating renewables in public facilities. Coastal Heritage Under Threat: New research on Apollonia near Cyrene shows how ancient harbor engineering and tectonic sea-level shifts reshaped Libya’s coast—plus how much shoreline is now underwater.

Libya Health Supply Security: Libya’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to boost access to essential medicines, support local manufacturing, and improve affordability; Libya also took chairmanship of the ReTAC for North Africa. Methane Cuts in Oil & Gas: OGCI reported continued methane intensity performance below 0.20% for a fifth straight year, as CEO-led upstream firms push advocacy and targets through 2030. Marine Sustainability: Libya’s Marine Resources Ministry urged strict compliance with its swordfish rules—seasonal bans and size limits—to protect fishery resources. Disaster Risk Readiness: Tripoli hosted “Early Warnings for All” workshops to build a national early warning roadmap, linking risk knowledge with disaster risk reduction. Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings: Libya’s Planning Institute wrapped up training for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” with GIZ support, focusing on monitoring, reporting, and cutting consumption while integrating renewables. Cultural Heritage Protection: In Sabratha, Roman bath mosaics were reburied to halt deterioration from weather and plant growth, using layered local materials to preserve fragile floors. Regional Climate Risk Context: Morocco ranked high in the 2026 WorldRiskIndex, with Libya and Mauritania also among the higher-risk countries—an added reminder for North Africa’s climate and disaster planning.

Marine Sustainability: Libya’s Ministry of Marine Resources urged fishermen to fully comply with Swordfish Decree No. (172) of 2021, including seasonal bans (Oct 1–Nov 30; Feb 15–Mar 31) and limits on undersized fish, to protect stocks and ensure long-term sustainability. Flood Risk & Local Response: A ministerial delegation visited southern municipalities in Sebha to assess damage and urgent needs after rain and flooding, including checks on health facilities and steps under a crisis committee set up by Cabinet Decision No. 237 of 2026. Water & Farming Efficiency: Libyan farmers completed a Tunisia study tour under FAO’s MerWat-2 project, focused on improving irrigation water productivity, soil management, dryland farming, and practical field technologies. Energy Efficiency Training: Libya’s Planning Institute wrapped up a Tripoli training programme for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings,” supported by GIZ under STEP, aiming to cut consumption and boost renewable integration in public facilities. Early Warning for Disasters: Tripoli hosted “Early Warnings for All” workshops to build Libya’s national early warning roadmap, bringing together meteorology, water, remote sensing, climate research, and disaster partners. Wildlife in Focus: A Libya-linked wildlife story highlights the sand cat’s “ghost” desert presence and the need for better records to confirm its range. Conservation Heritage: In Sabratha, Roman bath mosaics were reburied to slow deterioration from weather and plant growth, using protective layers to preserve fragile tesserae for future conservation.

Marine Conservation: Libya’s Ministry of Marine Resources urged fishermen to follow Swordfish Decree No. (172) of 2021, banning catches from Oct 1–Nov 30 and Feb 15–Mar 31, and restricting sales of swordfish under 90 cm or 10 kg (or lower gutted weights) to protect stocks. Disaster Risk & Early Warning: Tripoli hosted “Early Warnings for All” workshops to build Libya’s national early warning roadmap, with partners including UNDRR, IFRC, WMO and ITU, focusing on risk data and capacity gaps. Energy Efficiency & Clean Power: Libya’s Planning Institute concluded training for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” (with GIZ), targeting better monitoring, building performance reporting, and renewable integration. Sustainable Energy Research: Sirte University held a symposium on “Clean Energy and Sustainable Development,” highlighting energy efficiency and renewable applications. Water-Smart Farming: Libyan farmers completed a Tunisia study tour under FAO’s MerWat-2 project to improve irrigation water productivity, soil management and dryland/oasis farming practices. Medical Waste Reduction: Libya’s Medical Supply Organisation adopted 2026 anti-waste guidelines to cut expired and spoiled supplies through better inventory, storage, redistribution and early alerts. Wildlife Spotlight: A new report on the sand cat highlights Libya’s desert biodiversity and the need for better records of elusive species.

Flood Risk in Libya: Heavy rains and flash floods battered northwestern and southwestern areas, damaging roads, bridges, power networks and drainage, with deaths reported (including roof collapses and a child drowning) and 147 weather-related injuries; Mizdah and Nismah were hit hard, with electricity towers down and hospitals disrupted. Medical Waste Cuts: Libya’s Medical Supply Organisation adopted 2026 anti-waste guidelines to reduce expired and spoiled pharmaceuticals through unified inventory, storage, distribution, early alerts, and safer disposal. Early Warnings for All: Tripoli hosted workshops to build Libya’s national early warning roadmap, mapping risk data, capacity gaps, and an integrated disaster risk reduction system with UN partners. Energy Efficiency Push: A Tripoli training programme for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” wrapped up, aiming to improve monitoring, cut consumption, and expand renewable integration in public facilities. Clean Energy Research: Sirte University held a symposium on clean energy and sustainable development, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable applications. Wildlife & Climate Links: A Libya-focused piece highlights the sand cat’s “ghost” desert survival and the need for better records as climate pressures habitats.

Flood Risk in Libya: Heavy rain and flash floods over 18–26 September left communities isolated, damaged roads and bridges, knocked out electricity, and overwhelmed emergency services; deaths and injuries were reported, with Mizdah and Nismah among the hardest hit. Wildlife & Climate Links: A “sand cat” sighting story highlights how Libya’s desert biodiversity is still poorly mapped, with researchers using field photography to confirm the species’ presence. Desert Biodiversity Spotlight: A new profile on the sand cat describes its extreme heat tolerance and “ghost-like” tracks—an urgent reminder that fragile habitats need better protection and monitoring. Medical Waste Cuts: Libya’s Medical Supply Organisation adopted 2026 anti-waste guidelines to reduce expired stock, stagnant inventories, and spoilage across the medical supply chain. Early Warnings for All: Tripoli hosted workshops to build Libya’s national early warning roadmap, aiming to strengthen risk data and disaster preparedness. Clean Energy Push: Sirte University held a symposium on clean energy and sustainable development, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable integration. Energy Efficiency Training: A Tripoli training programme for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” wrapped up, targeting smarter monitoring and lower consumption in public facilities. Southern Municipal Needs: A ministerial delegation visited southern municipalities to assess flood damage and public service gaps, feeding into a crisis committee response. Disaster Risk Benchmark: Morocco ranked high in the 2026 WorldRiskIndex, with Libya and Egypt higher—useful context for Libya’s own climate and hazard planning.

Flood Risk in Libya: Heavy rains and flash floods across northwestern and southwestern areas have exposed major weaknesses in roads, bridges, power networks, drainage and emergency response, with deaths and dozens of injuries reported and communities left isolated. Clean Energy Push in Sirte: Sirte University held a symposium on “Clean Energy and Sustainable Development,” focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy applications and how to integrate renewables into Libya’s electricity market. Water-Smart Farming: Libyan farmers from the south completed a Tunisia study tour under FAO’s MerWat-2 project, learning irrigation water productivity, soil management and dryland and oasis farming practices. Southern Municipal Needs Assessed: A ministerial delegation visited southern municipalities to assess damage from rain and flooding, review health facility conditions, and gather urgent data for a crisis committee response. Disaster Risk Benchmark: Morocco ranked high in the 2026 WorldRiskIndex, with Libya and other regional states also flagged for elevated disaster risk linked to climate impacts and vulnerability. Migration, Libya’s Role Under Scrutiny: UN experts warned that US deportation deals are triggering a cascade of rights abuses, and a new documentary spotlighted how EU-funded “externalization” of migration control leaves people vulnerable after rescues near Libya. Energy Cooperation: Libya and Korea advanced economic partnership talks, while regional power projects like the Saudi-Egypt electricity interconnection move toward trial operations.

Libya Floods and Infrastructure Strain: Heavy rain and flash floods across Libya (18–26 Sept) damaged roads, bridges, electricity networks and drainage, leaving communities isolated; reports include deaths, dozens of injuries, and power disruptions in areas such as Mizdah, Nismah, Bani Walid and parts of the Nafusa Mountains. Water-Smart Farming Support: Libyan farmers from Fezzan and other projects completed a Tunisia study tour under FAO’s MerWat-2 programme, focusing on irrigation water productivity, soil management, dryland farming and oasis/date palm practices. Clean Energy Push in Sirte: Sirte University held a symposium on “Clean Energy and Sustainable Development,” with talks on integrating renewables into Libya’s electricity sector and improving energy efficiency. Rights Risks Linked to Libya in US Deportation Deals: UN experts warned that US deportations to third countries are triggering a cascade of human rights abuses, naming Libya among destinations under removal arrangements. Libya–Korea Economic Forum: Tripoli hosted the Libya-Korea Economic Forum, with Libya seeking deeper investment, technology transfer and capacity building partnerships. Migration Externalization Spotlight: A documentary on Europe’s “externalization” of migration control traces how rescue and detention systems tied to Libya can separate families and deny justice.