AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate and Food: On the International Day Against Climate Change, new figures link agriculture to 8.6 million hectares of Amazon deforestation from 2018 to 2022; the Gran Chaco, shared by Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay, has lost 10.8 million hectares of native forest in 20 years. Environmental Crime: Bolivia joined 10 other countries in advancing a UN protocol to target cross-border crimes such as illegal mining, wildlife trafficking and logging. The agreement recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ role in protecting ecosystems. Water Under Pressure: Mining and ranching are reshaping rivers across four Amazonian basins, including Bolivia’s Beni. The study found nearly 33,000 hectares of natural water lost in 25 years, with most newly formed mining ponds on Indigenous lands. Amazon at Risk: A new assessment estimates 15% of the Amazon’s original primary forest is gone, with dry-season moisture routes especially affected. Bolivia’s Bioeconomy: A new regional platform maps 232 public policies supporting biodiversity-based economies across the Pan-Amazon, including Bolivia. Llama Livelihoods: Bolivia’s growing llama market offers herders new opportunities, but researchers warn that “green” trade must not sideline Indigenous producers or their ecological knowledge.
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