AGP Executive Report

Wildfire response & accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent wildfire victims in eastern and central wilayas has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes, adding that many fires were deliberately started and investigations continue. Desertification & biodiversity policy: Algeria’s Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met FAO and UNDP representatives to boost cooperation on climate impacts, biodiversity and the circular economy, following Algeria’s biodiversity and climate submissions. Energy & climate risk management: OPEC+ (including Algeria) agreed to keep oil output targets unchanged for November amid heightened uncertainty from attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping risks. Regional energy integration: Algeria’s Arkab reiterated the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline’s role as an African energy-hub corridor, with work on the Aoulef section underway, while Algeria-Senegal talks pushed deeper hydrocarbons and electricity cooperation. Labor mobility governance: Minister Mohamed Hattab took part in Qatar-AU’s Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility, focusing on fair, safe pathways and stronger worker protections. Wildlife-human conflict research: New work highlights practical ways to reduce crop losses and hostility involving Algeria’s endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa. Food supply for Ramadan: Algeria and Spain signed red-meat supply cooperation agreements to support Ramadan 2027 demand and logistics.

Wildfire Compensation & Accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes, adding that many blazes were deliberately started and investigations continue, while he praised Civil Protection teams. Desertification & Land Degradation Science: A new deep-learning study maps desertification risk in Algeria with high accuracy, and separate research highlights how Algerian steppe microbes could support traditional cheese-making—both pointing to practical ways to protect fragile ecosystems. Biodiversity & Human–Wildlife Conflict: Coverage on the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa focuses on rising crop losses and the need for real, farm-friendly protection methods to reduce tensions. Energy & Infrastructure for Climate-Linked Resilience: OPEC+ agreed to keep oil output steady for November, while Algeria’s energy diplomacy continues via the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline push and Algeria–Senegal hydrocarbon/electricity cooperation. Regional Integration & Water/Sanitation Agenda: At the AU/NEPAD Alamein gatherings, leaders backed self-reliance and new financing mechanisms, with Algeria highlighting transcontinental transport, fiber, and energy links. Agriculture Policy Shift: Algeria plans a special Council of Ministers session dedicated to agriculture, aiming to boost effectiveness as the sector grows and moves toward more targeted planning. Tourism & Environment Planning: Algeria’s position in a global tourism development index is noted, underscoring the need for sustainable, resilient planning as travel demand evolves.

Wildfire response: Algeria’s President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes and reiterated that many fires were deliberately started, praising Civil Protection efforts. Desertification & climate risk: A new deep-learning study maps desertification risk in near real time, aiming to better capture how land degradation links to shifting environmental and human pressures. Biodiversity & conservation: Research on the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa highlights growing farmer–wildlife conflict and the need for practical crop-protection approaches that reduce harm to both people and species. Energy infrastructure & regional integration: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab framed the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as an African energy-hub project, noting progress on Algeria’s Aoulef section. Hydrocarbons cooperation: Algeria and Senegal agreed to deepen ties across oil, gas, and electricity, including training and technology transfer between Sonatrach and Petrosen. Agriculture policy: Economic experts welcomed Tebboune’s decision to hold a special Council of Ministers session focused solely on agriculture, citing recent gains in organization, digitization, and investment. EU energy partnership: The EU will join NAPEC 2026 in Oran for closer cooperation on renewables, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and emissions cuts. OPEC+ oil policy: OPEC+ (including Algeria) decided to keep November production targets unchanged amid supply and shipping-route risks.

Wildfire Response & Accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes and reiterated that many fires were deliberately started, including claims of remote ignition and candle-made hotspots. Desertification & Land Protection: Algeria’s Green Dam work drew praise from the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, with a resolution highlighting its role in protecting land and ecosystems. Biodiversity & Human–Wildlife Conflict: New research on the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa warns that crop losses can fuel hostility, stressing practical ways to protect farms while reducing clashes. Energy Cooperation: Algeria and Senegal agreed to deepen cooperation across hydrocarbons and electricity, including training, research, and industry links. Regional Energy Finance: Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Minister Arkab met APPO’s secretary-general to expand cooperation and discuss the African Energy Bank’s role in mobilizing capital. Climate/Environment Diplomacy: Algeria and Saudi Arabia discussed exchanging expertise and building joint work on environmental challenges. Oil Market Context: OPEC+ (including Algeria) decided to keep crude supply levels frozen for November, as Gulf tensions and the Iran war keep prices elevated.

Desertification & Green Dam: Algeria’s Green Dam push got a fresh boost at the Arab Council of Ministers Responsible for the Environment in Cairo, with a resolution praising the project and urging Arab-level review and wider rollout of Algerian experience. Wildfire Response & Accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes, while stressing many fires were deliberately started and investigations continue. Biodiversity & Human-Wildlife Conflict: A new focus on protecting the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa highlights that conservation must include practical habitat-and-farm solutions to reduce crop losses and tensions. Water & Sanitation Agenda: Algeria’s delegation joined AU coordination talks in New Alamein, where the 2026 theme centered on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems. Energy Transition & Hydrogen: Algeria’s SoutH2 Corridor partners endorsed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration, moving toward a structured framework to ship Algerian green hydrogen to Europe. Regional Integration & Infrastructure: At the NEPAD summit, Algeria highlighted trans-Saharan roads, rail links, fiber optics and the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as drivers of cross-border trade and connectivity. Environmental Cooperation Abroad: Algeria and Saudi Arabia discussed strengthening environmental cooperation and exchanging expertise under the Arab environment ministers’ council.

Desertification Risk Modeling: A new deep-learning study proposes a near-real-time desertification vulnerability index for arid regions, aiming to better reflect how changing environmental conditions and human pressures interact. Traditional Food Science: Algerian researchers identified the lactic acid bacteria behind Hamra steppe cheese, testing indigenous strains as potential natural starter cultures to protect authenticity. Green Dam Recognition: Algeria’s Green Dam fight against desertification gained a fresh endorsement as the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment approved a resolution praising the project and calling for wider Arab-level use of Algerian experience. Energy Transition & Hydrogen: Algeria’s SoutH2 Corridor partners endorsed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration, moving toward a more structured framework for transporting Algerian green hydrogen to Europe. EU-Algeria Energy Cooperation: The EU announced its first participation at NAPEC 2026 in Oran, spotlighting renewables, efficiency, hydrogen, and emissions cuts. Environmental Cooperation with Saudi Arabia: Algeria and Saudi Arabia discussed exchanging expertise and building joint work to tackle shared environmental challenges. Wildfire Aftermath & Law: Algeria’s parliament approved extending the death penalty to forest arsonists, amid criticism from human rights groups as climate-amplified fires continue. Air Connectivity: Air Algerie resumed nonstop flights between Algiers and Doha, with plans to increase frequency—boosting regional connectivity.

Green Hydrogen & Energy Corridors: Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration to push the SoutH2 Corridor, including a dedicated secretariat with UNIDO support to speed up green hydrogen delivery toward Europe. Desertification & Land Protection: The Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) adopted a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam efforts, urging review and Arab-level generalization of the Algerian experience to fight desertification and protect ecosystems. Environmental Cooperation: Algeria’s environment minister met Saudi counterparts to discuss exchanging expertise and building joint work on shared environmental challenges and sustainable development. Wildfire Fallout: Algeria’s parliament approved penal code changes extending the death penalty to deliberate forest arson and to child kidnapping involving torture, sexual assault or mutilation, after deadly summer wildfires. Transport & Low-Carbon Links: The AfDB and Germany’s BMZ signed a cooperation framework to develop Africa’s railways, aiming to cut transport costs, improve cross-border interoperability, and support low-carbon transport and skills transfer. Air Connectivity: Air Algerie resumed nonstop flights between Algiers and Doha via Hamad International Airport, with plans to increase service to daily from Oct. 25.

Green Diplomacy: Algeria and Saudi Arabia’s environment ministers met to discuss stronger environmental cooperation, including exchanging expertise and exploring joint work on shared environmental challenges. Desertification Fight: The Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) in Cairo adopted a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam project for combating desertification and protecting land and ecosystems, urging review and possible Arab-level generalization. Green Hydrogen Push: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration on the SoutH2 Corridor, setting up a dedicated secretariat with UNIDO support and renewing plans to move green hydrogen toward Euro-Mediterranean markets; feasibility work for the Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance (ALTEH2A) is due to deliver initial results in 2027. Transport Decarbonization: The AfDB and Germany (BMZ) launched cooperation to develop Africa’s railways, aiming for lower-carbon transport, better cross-border interoperability, and a skills-and-jobs focus, starting with a feasibility study for an African Rail Competence Centre. Wildfire Response Law: Algeria’s lower house approved penal code amendments expanding the death penalty to intentional forest arson and child kidnapping tied to severe abuse, after deadly wildfires. Aviation Connectivity: Hamad International Airport said Air Algerie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights, with service set to increase to daily from Oct 25.

Desertification & Land Protection: Algeria’s Green Dam got a fresh boost as the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) in Cairo adopted a resolution praising the project and urging review for Arab-level rollout, with Algeria’s Minister Kaouther Krikou pushing cooperation and knowledge-sharing. Climate-linked Justice: Algeria’s parliament approved penal code changes extending the death penalty to intentional forest and field arson after deadly wildfires, and also to child kidnapping involving torture/assault/mutilation—moves Amnesty and other rights groups criticized as a dangerous step. Green Hydrogen Push: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, aiming to move 4 million tons of green hydrogen annually and setting up technical support via UNIDO; feasibility work for the Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance is expected to deliver first results in 2027. Connectivity Update: Air Algerie resumed nonstop flights between Algiers and Doha via Hamad International Airport, with service set to grow to daily from Oct 25. Regional Transport & Jobs: AfDB and Germany’s BMZ partnered to develop Africa’s rail systems, starting with a feasibility study for an African Rail Competence Centre, targeting lower transport costs and low-carbon mobility.

Wildfire Justice Push: Algeria’s lower house approved penal code amendments introducing the death penalty for intentional arson of forests/fields and for child kidnapping, alongside harsher capital punishment for certain torture, sexual violence, sabotage, and acts aimed at undermining public security, national unity, or “economic and environmental stability.” Green Hydrogen Momentum: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, backing a green hydrogen export push of 4 million tons a year via a 3,000 km pipeline network; a feasibility study for the Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance (ALTEH2A) is set to deliver initial results in 2027. Biodiversity Planning: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, outlining a roadmap to curb ecosystem degradation, habitat loss and protect endangered species. Air Connectivity: Hamad International Airport announced Air Algerie resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights after a seven-month suspension, with service set to grow to daily from Oct 25.

Forest & Field Arson Crackdown: Algeria’s lower house approved Penal Code amendments introducing the death penalty for intentional arson of forests and agricultural fields, after deadly wildfires in the northeast; the bill also makes child kidnapping a capital offence and expands capital punishment to certain torture, sexual assault and abuse, plus sabotage of public or private property tied to treason, espionage or organised crime, and acts aimed at undermining public security, national unity, or “economic and environmental stability.” Biodiversity Policy Move: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, outlining a roadmap to protect ecosystems, curb habitat loss, safeguard endangered species, and rehabilitate degraded areas. Green Hydrogen Push: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, setting up technical support via UNIDO and reaffirming plans to move 4 million tons of green hydrogen annually to Europe; Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance feasibility results are expected in 2027. Air Connectivity: Hamad International Airport announced Air Algerie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights after a roughly seven-month suspension, with service set to grow to daily from Oct 25.

Biodiversity Policy Push: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, outlining a participatory roadmap to curb ecosystem degradation, protect endangered species, and rehabilitate damaged habitats. Green Hydrogen Diplomacy: Algiers is set to host the 2nd SoutH2 Corridor energy ministers’ meeting, aiming to accelerate cooperation on transporting green hydrogen to Europe—targeting 4 million metric tons annually via upgraded pipeline networks. Climate Cooperation in the Arab World: In Cairo, Environment Minister Kaouter Krikou backed stronger Arab coordination on climate adaptation, pointing to Algeria’s work on biodiversity protection and land degradation control. School Health, Prevention Focus: Algeria marked National School Health Day in Algiers, reviewing a multisector prevention plan to make schools “health-promoting environments” through screening, nutrition, training, and disease-risk reduction. Energy Regulation Watch: The EU signaled possible delay of methane import rules amid supply-security concerns, with Algeria (via Sonatrach) among the exporters affected by the policy timeline.

Biodiversity Policy Push: Algeria has submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, with the Environment Ministry saying the roadmap targets ecosystem protection, endangered species, and reversing habitat loss. Climate Cooperation: In Cairo, Environment Minister Kaouter Krikou called for stronger Arab cooperation to adapt to climate change, highlighting Algeria’s work on biodiversity and land degradation. Green Hydrogen Momentum: Algiers will host the 2nd Energy Ministers’ meeting under the SoutH2 Corridor, aiming to accelerate green hydrogen exports to Europe via modernized gas pipelines, targeting 4 million metric tons annually. Arab Economic Coordination: Algeria’s Economic Renewal Council met the Arab Labour Organization to push from dialogue toward concrete projects and investment across Arab states. School Health Upgrade: Algeria marked National School Health Day in Algiers, with authorities finalizing a multisector prevention plan to make schools “health-promoting environments” through screening and prevention. Energy Regulation Watch: The EU is weighing whether to delay activation of methane import rules that would affect suppliers including Algeria’s Sonatrach.

Biodiversity Policy: Algeria has submitted its National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, signaling a new push to protect ecosystems and species. Climate & Risk Signals: A 2026 WorldRiskIndex report flags Morocco as “high risk” for extreme weather and climate-linked hazards, while Algeria ranks lower on the same index—useful context for regional adaptation planning. Water & Flood Impacts: Flooding has inundated roads in southeastern Algeria, underlining how heavy rain can quickly disrupt transport and local livelihoods. Health in Schools: Algeria marked National School Health Day in Algiers, rolling out a multisector prevention plan focused on screening, nutrition, training, and making schools “health-promoting environments.” Agriculture Modernization: Italian firms presented mechanization and digitalization solutions in Algiers, aiming to help Algerian farming boost productivity while tackling climate change and water management. Energy Regulation Watch: The EU is debating whether to delay activation of methane import rules that would affect Algeria’s Sonatrach, a potential pressure point for cleaner fuel standards.

Biodiversity Policy: Algeria submitted its National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, signaling a new push to protect ecosystems and species. Methane Rules & Energy Trade: The European Commission is weighing whether to delay activation of EU methane import rules that would apply to Algeria’s oil and gas exports via Sonatrach, citing supply security and price concerns. Agriculture Modernization: Italian firms showcased mechanization and digitalization solutions in Algiers, aiming to help Algeria tackle climate change impacts, water management, and productivity gaps in farming. Public Health (Rabies): Algeria marked World Rabies Day with a renewed push to reach “zero human deaths” by 2030, noting about 15 fatalities annually and a heavy burden among children under 15. Flood Risk: Floods inundated roads in southeastern Algeria, underlining ongoing climate and infrastructure pressures. Regional Cooperation: Algeria’s role as a bridge for regional communication and cooperation was highlighted in talks with Iran, alongside broader multilateral reform calls at the UN.

Flood Risk in Algeria: Algeria’s Civil Protection warned of heavy rainfall impacts in Djanet and Illizi, with reports of flooding that inundated roads and disrupted travel. Agriculture Modernization: An Algeria-Italy business push in Algiers brought 13 Italian ag-tech firms to support mechanization and digitalization, while stressing climate change, water management, and productivity as key hurdles. Rabies Prevention: Algeria marked World Rabies Day with a renewed push to reach “zero human deaths” by 2030; the ministry cited about 15 rabies fatalities annually, with over 40% among children under 15. UN Multilateralism & Climate-Smart Development: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf used UNGA81 to call for restoring trust in multilateralism and reforming the UN system, linking development priorities to sustainable financing and climate action. Energy Supply Context: A Reuters report said Germany’s gas security is steadier thanks to diversified LNG and new deals, including additional Algerian volumes via Sonatrach from 2027.