AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño and climate risk: Peru’s government is stepping up coordination as El Niño intensifies, with warnings that the event could drive major weather swings across the region and strain food and water systems. Amazon impacts: A new report flags that El Niño could worsen drought, wildfire risk, and hardship for Indigenous communities in the Amazon—an area already bruised by the 2024 event. Fisheries transparency push: At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Peru joined a global push to improve vessel data sharing and crack down on illegal fishing, including commitments tied to the Mombasa Declaration. Jumbo squid management under pressure: Proposed legal changes in Chile and Peru could expand fishing effort for jumbo flying squid, raising concerns from companies about sustainability and market stability. Renewables investment in Peru: Alterra and I Squared Capital are co-investing in Lima-based Inkia Energy to expand Peru’s renewable generation capacity. Mountain safety tragedy: An experienced climbing couple died in an avalanche in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, underscoring the hazards of extreme conditions.
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