AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAmazon Indigenous rights: A Peruvian court sentenced four men in a murder-for-hire case tied to the killing of an Indigenous Amazon environmental defender, underscoring the risks faced by land and nature protectors. Climate & disasters: New research links stronger El Niño patterns to rising global heating, while separate reporting warns that glacier retreat and unstable mountain conditions are raising the odds of catastrophic floods and mudslides across the Andes, including Peru. Water & heritage tech: In Peru’s Nasca region, researchers say the mysterious spiral puquios were sophisticated hydraulic systems built to tap underground aquifers during long droughts. El Niño hits food systems: Peru’s mango season is preparing for a shorter, more uncertain run as El Niño disrupts flowering, with growers warning of yield and cost pressures. Heat stress: Italy’s extreme heat alerts (45°C forecasts) add to the broader picture of worsening heat hazards that climate change is amplifying across regions. Biodiversity & wildlife: Coverage highlights the ecological importance of guanacos across South America, including their role in ecosystem health and cultural connections.
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