AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrought hits food security in Slovenia: A roasted-potato festival in Lipovci put a spotlight on falling yields. Farmers say this year’s harvest is down sharply, with estimates pointing to a 30–90% loss after Europe’s severe droughts, and Slovenia producing only about a third of its potato needs in 2025. Energy transition pressure: The EU’s Russian gas phase-out is moving forward, with bans already in place for short-term contracts and a full LNG stop set for 1 January 2027, reshaping supply options across Central and Eastern Europe. Sustainable food tools via citizen science: Slovenia is joining the SPOON project’s next Citizen Science Lab round, co-creating digital tools to improve everyday food storage, preparation and eating habits—starting with real-life testing of a digital toolset. Public transport affordability debate: Greenpeace research finds ticket prices have risen in 14 European capitals, pushing calls for affordable “climate tickets” that cut emissions and fossil-fuel dependence. Circular economy spotlight: Aquafil, known for ECONYL® regeneration, is set to present to investors at the Lytham Partners Fall 2026 conference. Climate and weather impacts on coasts: A Portorož sailing event was disrupted by heavy rain, unstable winds and thunderstorms, with only one race completed on day three.
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