AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGuyana’s Forests: A new $12.5 million pledge will support permanent protection of the country’s forests and biodiversity, as Guyana advances plans for a regional biodiversity alliance. Climate and Energy: Colombia’s falling gas production and looming El Niño have pushed LNG imports to a record 31% of monthly supply, raising concerns about energy security as drought threatens hydropower. Freshwater Wildlife: A global study finds agriculture and aquaculture are major pressures on South America’s freshwater species, underscoring risks to ecosystems that support nearly a third of vertebrate life. Cleaner Shipping: A 41-megawatt-hour battery-powered ferry has begun operating between Argentina and Uruguay, a milestone for electric transport in the region. Resilience and Health: Jamaica has opened a climate-resilient irrigation and farming project expected to benefit about 700 farmers, while Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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