AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiodiversity Digitisation: African herbaria are pushing to digitise pressed plant collections across South Africa and western Indian Ocean island states including La Réunion, so researchers and policymakers can finally search records online instead of relying on slow, in-person cabinet visits. Coastal Erosion & Heritage Loss: In Guadeloupe, erosion is exposing and destroying a beach cemetery tied to enslaved people, with archaeologists warning that waves are wiping out graves and the historical information they hold. Tech & Research Ecosystems: The digitisation push is framed as a practical science and conservation upgrade—better access to long-stored specimens means stronger biodiversity decisions for the region. Local Culture Spotlight: A guide to France’s standout museums highlights prehistory and science exploration beyond Paris, including major collections in the Vézère Valley.
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