AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUrban Waste & Recycling: A KFEM survey found stadium trash is still dominated by disposables: 349 of 351 food vendors (99.4%) at nine pro baseball venues use single-use items, with only one vendor using reusable products exclusively. Sustainable Urban Nature: Seoul will hold a free outdoor “Game Challenge with Haechi and Soul Friends!” at Mount Nam on June 21, using mini-games to teach visitors about the mountain’s ecosystem as part of the Sustainable Namsan project. Energy & Climate Diplomacy: Korea and Uzbekistan held a policy consultation in Tashkent, agreeing to expand cooperation on energy, critical minerals, digital tech, and climate response ahead of a Korea–Central Asia Summit in September. AI for Jobs: GS Group will launch a 52g ReBoot Camp in July, training about 120 young job seekers in practical AI skills with 520 hours of hands-on learning. EV Momentum: A global report says EV sales are accelerating faster than expected, with electric cars reaching about a quarter of new sales worldwide and 63% of new cars sold by May 2026. Plastic Policy Watch: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria urged suspension of a proposed ban on single-use plastics below 80 microns, arguing it lacks justification and could harm jobs and industry.
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