AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiodiversity Update: Camera-trap records from Bolivia and Peru suggest the short-eared “ghost dog” (Atelocynus microtis) may be thriving in intact upland forests, adding new confirmed localities and strengthening the idea that it’s a forest specialist. Ecosystem & Land Degradation: Latin American governments and UNCCD focal points will meet in Quito on June 17 to push grasslands and savannahs higher on the agenda ahead of UNCCD COP17, highlighting their role in biodiversity, water regulation, carbon storage, and climate resilience. Climate Signals: Global data show May 2026 as the second-warmest May on record, with high odds that 2026 will land among the four warmest years—raising pressure on already climate-stressed ecosystems. Conservation & Fisheries Governance: Mexico’s Conapesca has created three new fishing refuge zones near the La Paz coast (Boca del Álamo–Punta Pescadero corridor) to help restore marine species and fisheries. Local Access & Planning: La Paz City Council approved new rules aimed at protecting public beach access, a reminder that conservation also depends on how cities manage shared natural spaces.
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