AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Discovery in Bolivia: Scientists have formally identified a new cloud-forest wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo (tilcayo cat), from Bolivia’s Yungas, using genetic work on tiger cats; the species is smaller than a house cat and was first noticed after a local family turned over a kitten to the Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary. Climate & Place: A new discussion piece argues the Amazon could become a “climate capital,” but only if Indigenous and local communities shape the agenda across borders. Bolivia Mining Oversight: Bolivia is overhauling its mining law, aiming for stronger rules and “responsible environmental management,” while civil society and Indigenous groups raise concerns about how changes are being handled. Regional Drought Impacts: El Niño-linked drought is killing animals and wiping out crops across Central America’s Dry Corridor, with families facing hunger and severe water shortages. Conservation Hope in the Region: Olive ridley sea turtles are nesting on La Paz beaches, with federal authorities protecting 14 nests and monitoring them through hatching. Policy Pressure in Bolivia: Bolivia’s government approved a 90-day extension of the state of exception, drawing criticism that it could be used to curb protests.
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