AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoastal Development Pressure in La Paz: Residents and environmental groups are alarmed by a proposed La Paz housing project of 300+ apartments near the Palmira Estuary and beside the El Mogote Ensenada de La Paz Wetlands, a Ramsar site tied to mangroves, birds, and whale sharks—raising worries about water, sewage capacity, traffic, and long-term wetland conservation. Flood Risk Planning in Bolivia’s Region: Authorities have identified 27 flood-prone areas in Baja California Sur, including 10 in La Paz municipality, as officials ramp up preparations ahead of peak hurricane season. Fire Policy Debate in Bolivia: A new piece challenges blanket fire bans, describing how Indigenous communities in Bolivia’s Chiquitano dry forest practice “good fire” rituals for slash-and-burn farming—arguing conservation must balance ecosystem protection with rural livelihoods. Governance and the State in Bolivia: Prominent Bolivian public figures warn Bolivia’s crisis is shifting from politics to whether the state can still govern effectively, citing institutional weakness and impunity. Biodiversity & Climate Stewardship: A report highlights Indigenous cultural practices as a climate solution, emphasizing that Indigenous stewardship—not remoteness—drives forest and wildlife protection.
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