AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Risk in Peru: Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in 607 districts across 16 Andean and Amazonian regions, citing drought risk tied to El Niño-Southern Oscillation and setting up water-focused emergency measures led by regional and local authorities. Renewables in Peru: Vestas secured a contract for the 72MW Emma wind farm in Piura, returning to Peru with 16 turbines and commissioning expected in early 2028. Water & Heritage Tech: Peru’s Machu Picchu Archaeological Park used LiDAR to identify at least 2.5 km of Inca trails, including zigzag routes and terrace features, without invasive work. Illegal Trade & Pollution: A Peru study by the SNI’s OLCI links illegal used-clothing imports to an international smuggling chain involving document fraud, corruption, and environmental pollution, calling for stronger border action and network dismantling. Mining Permitting Update: Xali Gold says its Pico Machay diamond drilling plan in Peru is nearing completion of its environmental drilling permit application, with drilling targeted for late September 2026. Biodiversity & Food Systems: Coverage highlights how aquaculture can strain oceans by feeding farmed fish with wild fish, while other reporting points to local sourcing efforts to reduce pressure on depleted stocks.
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