AGP Executive Report

Energy & Climate Links: Kosmos Energy says Mauritania–Senegal’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project is performing strongly, with nine LNG cargos lifted in the second quarter, as the company updates output plans across the region. Cost of Living & Energy Policy: Mauritania will keep its fuel oil subsidy at 70 MRO per litre, with the state estimating a monthly cost of 3.15 billion old ouguiyas, while fuel prices stay unchanged this month. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity and keep public services running securely. Water & Climate Stress: A new global map highlights extreme water stress in water-stressed countries, underscoring how freshwater withdrawals are outpacing renewable supplies—an issue that matters for Mauritania’s climate resilience and planning. Regional Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, renewables like wind, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

Fuel Subsidy Watch: Mauritania will keep its fuel oil subsidy at 70 MRO per litre, with the state set to spend about 3.15 billion old ouguiyas per month to ease cost-of-living pressure; officials also said fuel prices will stay unchanged this month, after last month’s Nouakchott prices (petrol 65.02 MRU/l, kerosene 55.22, diesel 62.13). Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running reliably. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas cooperation, power plant engineering, renewables like wind, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Learning for Climate-Resilient Futures: MBRGI and The Digital School announced a digital learning initiative reaching 500,000+ people across Mauritania and five other African countries, with support for schools, digital learning spaces, teacher training, and job-ready skills. Water Stress Context: A new global map highlights extreme water stress in many countries, underscoring the wider climate-linked pressure on water supplies that Mauritania’s region also faces.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running reliably. Water & Climate Risk: A new global map highlights where safe drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring how uneven water access leaves millions exposed as climate pressures grow. Regional Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant upgrades, wind power, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Education for Resilience: MBRGI and The Digital School announced a digital learning push for over 500,000 people across six African countries including Mauritania, with plans for learning spaces and teacher training. Heat & Food Prices: Record European heat is driving up wheat prices, a reminder that extreme weather can quickly ripple into food costs. Water Stress Reality Check: Another data-driven look at water stress shows several countries using far more water than nature can replenish—an urgent warning for arid regions.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania has launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running reliably. Education & Skills: MBRGI and The Digital School unveiled a digital learning push for more than 500,000 people across six African countries, including Mauritania, with plans for digital classrooms, teacher training, and job-ready youth skills. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on oil, gas, power (including wind and thermal/hydro upgrades), and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Local Climate Voice: Nouakchott Region President Fatimetou Abdel Malick joined a new CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council, giving cities and regions a formal role in climate decision-making. Power Grid Upgrade: The AfDB signed key implementation contracts for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection, part of the Desert to Power and Mission 300 electrification efforts. Heat & Food Risks: Record European heat drove French wheat prices to a three-month high, raising concerns about crop stress that could ripple into food supply chains.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running securely. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on oil, gas, power and renewable projects, including wind, plus cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Power Push: The AfDB signed project implementation contracts tied to the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali interconnection under the Desert to Power and Mission 300 goals—supporting wider electricity access across the Sahel. Climate Governance: CHAMP created a Subnational Advisory Council, formally bringing cities and regions into climate decision-making; Nouakchott Region is represented, alongside other African local leaders. Heat & Food Risks: Record European heat lifted French wheat prices to a three-month high, raising crop-stress concerns that can ripple into food supply chains. Water Access: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring ongoing infrastructure gaps.

Digital Sovereignty & Education: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running reliably. Regional Power & Climate Resilience: The AfDB signed key implementation contracts for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, supporting grid reliability and renewable energy expansion across the Sahel. Local Climate Governance: CHAMP created a Subnational Advisory Council in London, giving cities and regions a formal voice in climate decisions; Nouakchott Region (Mauritania) is represented. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on oil, gas, power (including wind), and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Water Security: A new global map highlights where safe drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring major gaps that affect health and climate vulnerability. Food & Weather Risk: FAO warns an El Niño phase may soon begin, with drought risks highest across the Sahel and other vulnerable farming regions.

Digital Learning Boost: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a sustainable digital education initiative targeting over 500,000 people across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, with support for schools, teacher training and youth job readiness. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania rolled out its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity, protect sensitive information and keep public services running. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering and renewable wind, plus cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Power Links: The AfDB signed key implementation contracts for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, supporting grid reliability and electricity trade. Climate Risk for Food: FAO warned that a new El Niño phase could raise drought risk across the Sahel and southern Africa, threatening crops and pasturelands and worsening food insecurity. Water Access Map: A new global mapping highlights where safe drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring major gaps beyond wealthy regions. Local Climate Voice: CHAMP created a Subnational Advisory Council, formally bringing cities and regions—including Nouakchott Region in Mauritania—into climate decision-making. Mining Watch: Kinross said it will release Q2 results on July 29, with Mauritania among its operating countries.

Digital Learning for Climate-Era Skills: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a sustainable digital education push for 500,000+ people across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, focusing on digital learning spaces, teacher training and youth job readiness. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania unveiled its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information and keep public services running reliably. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering and renewables like wind, with added focus on cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Power Links: AfDB signed project implementation contracts tied to the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, supporting grid reliability and cross-border electricity trade. Climate Governance for Cities: CHAMP created a Subnational Advisory Council, bringing mayors and regional leaders into climate decision-making; Nouakchott’s regional president and Chefchaouen’s mayor represent Africa. Climate Risk for Food: FAO warned El Niño-linked drought risks are highest in the Sahel and parts of Southern Africa, with agriculture and pasturelands facing elevated stress.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive national information, and keep public services running reliably. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant construction and modernization, wind renewables, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Climate Governance: The CHAMP coalition created a Subnational Advisory Council, giving cities and regions a formal voice in climate decisions; Nouakchott Region President Fatimetou Abdel Malick was named to the council. Desert to Power Progress: The AfDB signed project implementation contracts linked to the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, supporting regional grid reliability and electricity trade. Climate Risk for Food: FAO warned that an El Niño phase could intensify drought risk in the Sahel and other vulnerable regions, threatening crops, pasturelands, and livelihoods. Water Security: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring the scale of the clean-water gap.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running securely. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed in Moscow to step up energy work, including oil and gas, renewables like wind, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Power Links: The AfDB signed project implementation contracts tied to the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, strengthening grid reliability and energy trade across the Sahel. Climate Governance: CHAMP for Climate Action created a Subnational Advisory Council in London, giving cities and regions a formal voice; Nouakchott Region’s president Fatimetou Abdel Malick is among the African representatives. Climate Finance for Resilience: Mauritania also signed two OPEC Fund financing agreements worth $195 million, targeting climate-resilient infrastructure and food security systems. Water Security: A global map highlights where safe drinking water remains out of reach, with billions still lacking safely managed services—an urgent reminder for Mauritania’s water stress. Food & Weather Risk: FAO warns an El Niño phase could bring drought risk to the Sahel and other vulnerable regions, threatening crops and pasturelands.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive information, and keep public services running reliably. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering, renewables like wind, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Climate Finance for Resilience: The OPEC Fund and Mauritania signed two financing deals totaling $195 million, targeting climate-resilient infrastructure and food security systems, alongside broader development support. Sahel Power Push: AfDB flagged new implementation steps for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali interconnection under the Desert to Power initiative, linking grids and supporting regional electricity trade. Local Climate Voice: Mauritania’s Nouakchott Region joined a new CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council, giving cities and regions a formal seat in climate decision-making. Water Security Lens: A global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach—useful context for Mauritania’s water and sanitation planning. Heat and Food Risks: El Niño-linked drought risks are mapped for the Sahel and other vulnerable regions, raising alarms for crops and pasturelands.

Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania has launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and digital services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity, protect sensitive national information, and keep public services running securely. Climate Governance: The CHAMP coalition created a Subnational Advisory Council in London, giving cities and regions a formal voice in climate decisions; Nouakchott Region President Fatimetou Abdel Malick is among Africa’s representatives. Power & Resilience: The AfDB moved ahead on the Desert to Power push with new project implementation contracts tied to the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection, supporting grid reliability and energy trade. Water Security: A new global map shows where safe drinking water is still out of reach, with billions lacking safely managed services—an urgent reminder for climate-stressed regions. Ocean Protection: At Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, $6.4bn in pledges backed marine conservation, including Blue Parks recognition for six marine protected areas, with Senegal among the winners. Migration & Education: In Nouadhibou, a local education center is helping migrant children access schooling in safer, stable conditions.

Heat & emissions debate: Paris deputy mayor Audrey Pulvar blamed the United States’ carbon emissions for France’s deadly heat wave, arguing that widespread air-conditioning in “90% air-conditioned” cities is tied to global warming. Mauritania energy & grids: The AfDB backed key steps for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection, signing project implementation contracts under the Desert to Power initiative to boost regional electricity reliability and trade. Climate diplomacy with local voices: The CHAMP coalition created a Subnational Advisory Council, giving cities and regions a formal seat in climate decisions; Nouakchott Region President Fatimetou Abdel Malick and Chefchaouen mayor Mohamed Sefiani represent Africa. Mauritania climate finance: The OPEC Fund and Mauritania signed two financing agreements totaling $195 million, targeting climate-resilient infrastructure and food security systems. Water access map: A global data map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, with over 2 billion people lacking reliable safe service. Food risk from El Niño: FAO warned a new El Niño phase could raise drought risk for crops and pasturelands, with sharp impacts expected across the Sahel and other vulnerable regions. Ocean protection push: Our Ocean Conference in Kenya drew $6.4bn in pledges for marine conservation, including marine protected area expansion and pollution-reduction efforts.

Climate Diplomacy & Local Power: CHAMP for Climate Action created a Subnational Advisory Council in London, giving cities and regions a formal seat at the table; Mauritania Spotlight: Nouakchott Region president Fatimetou Abdel Malick and Chefchaouen mayor Mohamed Sefiani represent Africa on the council, aiming to feed local climate realities directly into national decision-making. Desert to Power Grid Link: The AfDB signed three project implementation contracts with SOGEM for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali Power Interconnection, part of the Desert to Power initiative and aligned with Mission 300 electrification goals. Water Access Map: A new global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with huge gaps between wealthy regions and low-income countries. Climate Risk for Food: FAO warns a new El Niño phase could trigger drought risks across the Sahel and other vulnerable farming zones, threatening harvests and pasturelands. Mauritania Finance Push: Mauritania and the OPEC Fund signed two agreements worth $195m, targeting climate-resilient infrastructure and food security systems.

Regional Power & Grid Links: The AfDB says it has signed three project implementation contracts with SOGEM for the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali Power Interconnection, a key step for Desert to Power and Mission 300, aiming to boost reliable electricity and energy trade across the Sahel. Climate Finance for Resilience: Mauritania and the OPEC Fund signed two financing deals totaling $195 million, including a 2026–2029 country partnership framework targeting climate-resilient infrastructure and food security systems. Local Climate Voice: CHAMP launched a Subnational Advisory Council in London, formally bringing cities and regions into climate decision-making; Mauritania’s Nouakchott Region president Fatimetou Abdel Malick is on the council. Water Access Map: A global data map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, underlining the scale of the clean-water gap facing low-income countries. El Niño Agriculture Alert: FAO warns a new El Niño phase could raise drought risks, with the Sahel among the most exposed regions—bad news for crops and pasturelands. Ocean Protection Push: At Our Ocean in Kenya, $6.4 billion in pledges backed marine conservation, including Blue Parks recognition for MPAs in Africa and calls to turn commitments into real action.

Climate Diplomacy: CHAMP launched a Subnational Advisory Council in London, giving cities and regions a formal seat in climate strategy and advocacy for the first time; Local Representation: Africa is represented by Nouakchott Region President Fatimetou Abdel Malick and Chefchaouen Mayor Mohamed Sefiani, with the council chaired by Anne Hidalgo; Energy & Climate Resilience: The AfDB flagged major progress on the Mauritania–Mali 225 kV power interconnection, tied to the Desert to Power solar push; Climate Risk for Food: FAO warns an El Niño phase may bring drought risk to the Sahel and other vulnerable farming zones, threatening harvests and pasturelands; Marine Protection: Our Ocean Conference in Kenya ended with $6.4bn in pledges and new momentum on marine protected areas and fisheries monitoring; Mauritania in Focus: Qatar Charity inaugurated a solidarity market in Toujounine, Nouakchott, supporting about 60 low-income families with income-generating stalls.