AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño & food security: A “Super El Niño” is increasingly likely, with forecasts warning it could intensify heat and disrupt crops—potentially pushing global food prices up sharply. Climate impacts on ecosystems: Research highlights how tropical forests in South America can shift from carbon sinks to carbon sources during El Niño, raising stakes for biodiversity and carbon storage. Peru fisheries & markets: Small-scale fisheries still struggle to reach bigger buyers due to weak infrastructure and limited ability to meet traceability and regulatory demands—keeping fishers trapped in low prices. Peru agriculture: Peruvian blueberry exports are set to fall as high temperatures stunted flowering, with growers facing uneven losses across regions. Conservation & water: Lake Titicaca is spotlighted not just for scenery, but for its wildlife, hiking routes, and the long-standing, reed-based “floating island” way of life of the Uros. Sustainability in food systems: Chipotle’s Cultivate Next fund adds regenerative farming startup Simpli, signaling continued investor interest in more sustainable supply chains. Peru tourism (environment-adjacent): Lima will host The World’s 50 Best Restaurants on Nov. 4, a major spotlight on Peru’s culinary regions and visitor draw.
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