AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife & Research: Bolivia’s Amazon “ghost dog” (short-eared dog) was captured on trail cameras by WCS’s Bolivia team, with a 25-year camera-trap study suggesting the elusive species may be more common than once thought and that it’s not strictly nocturnal. Forest Conservation & Livelihoods: A report highlights how Brazil nuts—harvested in the wild across Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil—depend on intact rainforest ecosystems, with Bolivia exporting nearly 28,000 tons annually and the tree’s reproduction tied to healthy forest keystone species. Climate Impacts on Culture: New research describes how glacier retreat in the Andes is experienced as a spiritual loss by Indigenous communities, including Aymara and Quechua practices shifting as ice disappears. Water Access: A new map-based overview says more than 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with huge gaps between wealthy regions and low-income countries. Seeds for Biodiversity: A Latin America seed-banking push is expanding capabilities across Colombia, Guatemala, and Bolivia to support ecological restoration and future food security. Bolivia Policy Watch: Bolivia’s central bank ended its 15-year dollar peg, moving toward a new exchange-rate framework as markets watch inflation and currency volatility.
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