AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Emergency: Bolivia declared a national emergency as El Niño drought hit more than 78,000 families and killed 75,000 livestock, unlocking resources for response efforts. Forecasts also warn that shifting rainfall could bring further strain across the region. Climate Finance: Latin American governments are pressing for climate funding at COP31, but continued investment in oil and gas risks undermining those demands. Bolivia’s environment ministry was eliminated in August, amid a weakening of regional climate cooperation. Mining Pressure: Lithium extraction across the Andean salt flats raises concerns over water use, biodiversity and Indigenous rights—issues with direct stakes for Bolivia’s salt-flat communities. Amazon Wildlife: A major tarantula seizure in Peru included a protected species found in both Peru and Bolivia, highlighting cross-border trafficking risks. Urban Nature: La Paz is turning neglected lots into parks across 16 neighborhoods, adding green space to the city.
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