AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Emergency Watch (Peru): Peru’s new president Keiko Fujimori is scrambling to prepare for El Niño impacts, with officials clearing stormwater channels and prioritizing life-saving measures and agriculture as heavy rain and flooding threaten northern regions. Climate Risk (Glaciers): Peru’s glacier retreat is accelerating: Inaigem warns the country has lost 59% of glacier surface in six decades, raising risks from dangerous lake overflows and avalanche-prone zones. Extreme Weather (Global): The UN and WMO say the current El Niño could be the strongest in 70+ years and may persist into early 2027, pushing a “danger zone” of drought, floods, heat, and storms worldwide. Marine & Food Security (Anchovy): El Niño is already disrupting Peru’s anchovy fishery, and industry warns a looming marine feed ingredient shortage could hit shrimp aquaculture as early as 2026. Biodiversity & Wildlife: New research highlights how El Niño and habitat pressures can intensify threats to river dolphins, while separate findings from Madagascar show how hidden species diversity can be missed without targeted field work. Governance & Environment: A newly appointed Peruvian environment minister says economic development and environmental protection must move together, though advocates are watching closely.
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