AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiodiversity Finance Push: Ahead of CBD COP17 in Yerevan, India is urged to move biodiversity credits from debate to real transactions, using existing institutions like its National Biodiversity Authority and Green Credit Programme. Indigenous Rights in Focus: Manish Chandi warns that isolated Andaman tribes face threats from outsiders and development pressures, arguing for stronger autonomy protections. Adolescent Cannabis Harm: A new study finds cannabis use disorder diagnoses among Northern California teens rose after recreational legalization, highlighting the need to track disorder-level outcomes, not just use rates. Airport Drug Busts (South Asia): Sri Lanka seized abandoned “Kush” bags worth about Rs. 320 million at Bandaranaike International Airport, while Chennai Customs intercepted 2.794 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs. 97 lakh from a Dubai arrival. Enforcement Abroad: Hong Kong Customs arrested a passenger after finding 11.2 kg of suspected cannabis buds worth about $2.26 million in check-in luggage. Legal Cannabis Crime: A Seattle man tied to dispensary and bank robberies, including a fatal one involving juveniles, was sentenced to 17 years. Industry Watch: High Tide reported record-breaking Q3 2026 results, with revenue of $199M and annualized run rate near $800M.
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