AGP Executive Report

Lake Chad Water: DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says a transfer from the Congo River basin toward Lake Chad could be considered, but only with a national referendum and scientific guarantees to protect his country’s interests. No project has been approved. Water and Conflict: Experts warn that conflict damages water systems and public health. Lake Chad shrank sharply from the 1960s to 2000, though violence escalated later even as water levels stabilized—showing scarcity alone does not explain conflict. Climate Leadership: Chadian Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three recipients of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Planetary Health Awards.

Lake Chad Water Plans: At the Luanda Biennale, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi left open the possibility of transferring Congo River water toward the Lake Chad region, but said any move would require a national referendum and scientific safeguards. No project has been approved. Water and Conflict: Researchers warn that conflict increasingly damages water systems and public health. They note Lake Chad shrank dramatically from the 1960s to 2000, while violence escalated after 2010 even as water levels stabilized—highlighting that water scarcity alone does not explain conflict. Chadian Climate Voice: Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among the 2026 Planetary Health Award laureates, recognized for her environmental work.

Lake Chad and Water Security: Experts warn that conflict increasingly damages water systems, worsening health and recovery. They note Lake Chad shrank dramatically between the 1960s and 2000, but argue scarcity alone does not explain later violence; unequal burdens and weakened infrastructure also matter. Chad’s Climate Voice: Chadian Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three 2026 Planetary Health Award recipients honoured in Monaco. Nature Finance: African leaders are pressing for more funding to protect biodiversity and the forests, soils and freshwater systems that support livelihoods and food production.

Chad–Nigeria Cooperation: Borno State and a Chadian delegation identified agriculture, livestock, petroleum and logistics as priorities for cross-border investment, including agro-processing and livestock trade. Water and Conflict: Researchers warn that conflict damages water systems and public health. They note Lake Chad shrank by as much as 90% between the 1960s and 2000, while violence escalated after 2010 even as water levels stabilised—showing scarcity alone does not explain conflict. Biodiversity Finance: Ahead of COP17, African advocates called for more funding to protect forests, freshwater and biodiversity, which underpin food and livelihoods across the continent. Chadian Environmental Leadership: Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among the 2026 Planetary Health Award honourees, recognised for her environmental work.

Sahel Border Communities: A new Algeria–Niger military pact could bring tighter security controls near the Lake Chad basin, with potential costs for local trade, livelihoods and food security, the article warns. Chad’s Climate Voice: Chadian Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three laureates honoured at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Planetary Health Awards. Lake Chad and Water Stress: A commentary on “water bankruptcy” points to environmental degradation around Lake Chad as a source of competition between pastoral and farming communities, adding to pressures that can fuel conflict.

Chad’s Climate Voice: Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three 2026 Planetary Health Award laureates, recognized at a Monaco ceremony marking the foundation’s 20th anniversary. Lake Chad’s Water Pressure: A water justice analysis warns that environmental degradation around the lake is worsening competition for scarce resources between pastoral and farming communities, adding pressure to already vulnerable livelihoods.

Chadian Climate Leadership: Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three recipients of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Planetary Health Awards, recognizing her work on behalf of Indigenous communities and the climate. Lake Chad and Water Justice: A global warning on “water bankruptcy” highlights how overuse and ecosystem damage deepen inequality; around Lake Chad, environmental decline is intensifying competition for scarce resources.

Chad’s Climate Voice: Chadian Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three laureates honoured at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Planetary Health Awards. Lake Chad and Water Justice: A commentary on “water bankruptcy” warns that environmental degradation around Lake Chad is worsening competition between pastoral and farming communities, underscoring how water loss can deepen social tensions. Climate and Food Security: A UN-backed hunger report identifies Chad as highly vulnerable to extreme weather and notes it hosts the Sahel’s largest refugee population, highlighting the strain climate shocks can place on already vulnerable communities.

Chadian Climate Voice: Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among three environmental leaders honoured at Monaco’s 2026 Planetary Health Awards, recognizing her work on behalf of Indigenous communities and climate action. Lake Chad Under Pressure: Environmental degradation around Lake Chad is worsening competition for water and other resources between pastoral and farming communities, adding to regional tensions, an opinion article warns. Food and Climate Risks: Chad is among the countries especially vulnerable to extreme weather and hosts the Sahel’s largest refugee population, according to a UN hunger hotspots report calling for urgent support to protect lives and livelihoods.

Climate Leadership: Chadian Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim was among the 2026 Planetary Health Award laureates, recognized alongside a coral reef scientist and a wave-energy company. Lake Chad: A commentary on water “bankruptcy” warns that environmental degradation around the lake is worsening competition between pastoral and farming communities, with consequences for livelihoods and security. Climate and Hunger: A UN hunger report describes Chad as highly vulnerable to extreme weather and home to the Sahel’s largest refugee population, underscoring pressure on communities already facing food insecurity.

Environmental Leadership: Chadian Indigenous-rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim received a Planetary Health Award in Monaco for her work defending Indigenous peoples, alongside a coral reef scientist and a wave-energy company. Climate and Food Security: The World Food Programme warns that hunger across the Sahel is being driven by conflict, drought and rising costs, with 10.5 million people expected to face hunger across Chad and four neighboring countries. Lake Chad: Environmental degradation around the lake is intensifying competition between pastoral and farming communities over scarce resources, according to a recent commentary.

Lake Chad: Environmental degradation around the lake is intensifying competition for scarce resources between pastoral and farming communities, a recent commentary says, and has helped create conditions exploited by Boko Haram. Water Management: The Niger Basin Authority is urging member countries to speed up climate-adaptation and water-management projects, with funding and unfinished infrastructure among the priorities. Chad is among the basin’s member states. Food and Climate: A UN hunger-hotspots report warns that conflict, economic shocks and natural hazards are putting millions at risk; it describes Chad as highly vulnerable to extreme weather and home to the Sahel’s largest refugee population.

Lake Chad Basin: Environmental degradation around Lake Chad is intensifying competition between pastoral and farming communities, adding pressure to already fragile livelihoods. Water Stress: A WMO report says rivers worldwide had one of their driest years in more than three decades in 2025; Africa accounted for at least half of recorded water-related extremes and more than 80% of related deaths over the past five years. Climate and Food Security: A UN hunger-hotspots report highlights Chad’s extreme-weather vulnerability and large refugee population, underscoring the need for urgent support to protect food supplies and livelihoods.

Lake Chad Under Pressure: An opinion piece warns that environmental degradation around Lake Chad is worsening competition between pastoral and farming communities and creating openings for armed groups. Food and Climate Risks: A UN hunger report flags Chad’s vulnerability to extreme weather and its large refugee population, underscoring the strain on livelihoods and aid needs across the country.

Lake Chad’s Water Stress: Environmental degradation around Lake Chad is worsening competition between farming and herding communities over scarce resources, adding to local tensions. Climate and Hunger: Chad is among the countries most vulnerable to extreme weather, and millions across the Sahel face worsening food insecurity as drought, conflict and rising costs strain livelihoods. The WFP warns that hunger in the region is far higher than in 2019, with displacement also sharply increased.

Lake Chad Livelihoods: Climate pressures and more than a decade of conflict have disrupted fishing around Lake Chad, but local fishers and traders keep food moving across the region. An estimated 15 million people in Chad and neighbouring countries depend on the lake for farming, fishing and livestock. Water Security: A commentary warns that environmental degradation around Lake Chad is worsening competition for scarce water and land between farming and herding communities. Niger Basin Projects: The basin authority is urging nine member countries to speed up water infrastructure and climate-adaptation projects, backed by sustainable funding and stronger cooperation. More than 200 million people depend on the basin, and over 80% of regional jobs are linked to water resources. Food and Climate: WFP warns that hunger and displacement are rising across the Sahel, where drought, conflict and economic pressures are putting millions at risk.