AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate & Disaster Risk: In the Philippines, PAGASA downgraded Metro Manila’s heavy-rain warning to yellow, but flooding risk remains as habagat rains continue; nearby provinces still face orange or red alerts with severe flooding and landslide threats. Bolivia Biodiversity & Science: A new international study reports the discovery of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint site in Bolivia’s Torotoro National Park, with 16,000+ ichnites, including swimming and tail-drag traces that hint at a frequently used ancient coastal corridor. Bolivia Environment & Rights: Indigenous communities in southwest Bolivia’s Potosí (near Salar de Uyuni) are demanding prior consultation and environmental impact studies before lithium extraction, warning of water scarcity and other hazards. Amazon Conservation Enforcement: Suriname launched a task force to crack down on illegal Amazon rainforest clearing for agriculture and cattle ranching, including areas linked to Mennonite settlers. Wildlife Conservation: Researchers captured rare footage of an Andean cat with her kitten, highlighting the species’ endangered status and the role of long-term monitoring. Regional Climate Knowledge: An Amazon biologist argues Indigenous knowledge can help address climate and biodiversity loss, but only if communities protect and transmit it.
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