AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño Watch for Peru: Copernicus says models are shifting upward and a very strong El Niño could develop later in 2026, with sea temperatures in parts of the Pacific potentially surging 2.5°C above average by November—raising risks of heavy rain and drought across the region, including Peru’s coast. Peru Critical Minerals Push: Peru issued a Supreme Decree naming lithium and uranium “critical and strategic,” aiming to speed a domestic supply chain tied to electromobility, clean energy storage, and “smart cities.” Amazon & Forest Pressure: A week of reporting highlights how transport upgrades in Mozambique’s Nacala Corridor have accelerated deforestation—an environmental warning relevant to Peru’s own infrastructure debates. Kelp Monitoring in Latin America: Researchers in Spanish-language mapping efforts are strengthening shared tools to monitor kelp forests, stressing their role in biodiversity, carbon capture, and coastal protection. Wildlife Crime: Guinea arrested alleged traffickers and seized dried seahorses and shark/ray fins, underscoring how illegal marine wildlife trade keeps expanding.
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