AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Food Security in Slovenia: Drought is hitting Slovenian potato growers hard, with estimates pointing to a 30–90% drop in this year’s harvest and 2025 production falling to about a third of domestic needs, pushing farmers to adapt as yields and prices struggle. Circular Economy & Recycling Policy: England’s planned Deposit Return Scheme would charge consumers an extra 20p for drink cans and plastic bottles, with refunds at return points—while councils warn it could reduce recycling income. Water & Energy Infrastructure Debate: A feasibility study for Slovenia’s proposed JEK2 nuclear project weighs cooling-tower options, with a natural draft tower estimated around 193–198 metres and pitched as lower electricity use and maintenance. Sustainable Food Systems (Citizen Science): Slovenia is joining the SPOON project’s next Citizen Science Lab round, focusing on how people store, prepare and eat food—aiming to co-create digital tools for healthier, more sustainable routines. Biodiversity & Nature Education: Slovenia’s initiative to celebrate the International Day of Caves and Karst is being marked for the first time, spotlighting underground ecosystems and protection needs.
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