AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Emergency: Bolivia has declared a national emergency as drought affects about 78,000 families and has killed more than 75,000 livestock. Authorities can now mobilize resources and rescue teams as the country braces for both drought and flooding. Climate-Ready Seeds: Bolivia’s seed sector now meets over 90% of domestic demand and exports locally developed varieties to more than 18 countries. Producers say continued investment is needed as shifting weather and new weeds challenge crops. Amazon Pollution: A Bolivian researcher warns that mercury in Amazonian fish can harm children’s brain and motor development, especially when exposure occurs during pregnancy. Gold-Mining Pressure: A boom in Chinese-backed gold mining has transformed Mayaya in the Bolivian Amazon, where about 20 open-pit mines and 12 dredges operate. Wildlife Monitoring: A new census counted 6,930 vicuñas in Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, providing updated figures to guide protection and sustainable management with local communities.
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