AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCircular Economy & Aviation: South Korea will launch a pilot regulatory sandbox to test whether used deep-frying “fryer scraps” can be collected, processed, and turned into sustainable aviation fuel feedstock, as the government prepares for a 1% SAF blend requirement next year and higher targets by 2030–2035. Climate & Energy Policy: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is also easing rules to unlock new SAF feedstocks, with results expected to guide possible new waste classifications. Urban Environment: Seoul is moving on waste and infrastructure pressures too, with reports of a new push to manage aging-area systems and improve public access and safety in older neighborhoods. Biodiversity & Coasts: Jeju’s “Sea Women” are investigating collapsing corals, spotlighting ongoing marine ecosystem stress around the island. International Climate Cooperation: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Seoul for talks and the inaugural Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit, with climate/energy officials welcoming him—an opening for regional sustainability and shared development discussions. Food Supply Shock: The Philippines suspended fresh ube exports as demand outpaced supply, a reminder that climate and land constraints can quickly ripple across regional food markets.
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