AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoNew Species in Bolivia: Scientists have formally identified Leopardus tilcayo, a “weird cat” from the Yungas cloud forests, after genetic work confirmed it as the first living wild cat described in over a century; the animal is now at the Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary. Botany for Conservation: Bolivia’s 6th Congress of Botany opens Sept. 30 in La Paz, bringing researchers and students together to share plant biodiversity research tied to conservation and restoration. El Niño Impacts Across the Region: UNICEF warns 25.8 million children in Latin America face rising drought and flood risks as this year’s El Niño strengthens, with Bolivia among areas facing elevated wildfire risk. Climate-Health Planning: PAHO and Andean partners unveiled a 2026–2031 plan to protect health systems from climate-driven risks like heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Wildlife Tourism Rules: La Paz Bay whale shark tours get clearer multi-season rules through 2029, with boat limits tied to official shark counts. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane Rachel is forecast to strengthen off Mexico, with coastal warnings in place.
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