AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Food Security: Economists warn a “super” El Niño could trigger a global food price shock lasting into 2028, as heat, drought and floods disrupt crops and supply chains. Deforestation & Fires: New data shows intact forest landscapes fell 15% from 2000–2025, with human-caused fires and mining/drilling driving faster losses in recent years. Extreme Heat & Public Safety: Reports from the World Cup highlight how dangerous heat is being handled in outdoor venues, with Philadelphia’s record heat and limited water access flagged as a “formula for disaster,” and Miami’s England–Norway match facing heat advisories. Paraguay Health Infrastructure: Itaipu Binacional is funding Paraguay’s first Paediatric Nephro-urology Centre at Niños de Acosta Ñu General Paediatric Hospital in San Lorenzo. Cybersecurity: The U.S. and Paraguay say they detected China-linked cyber threats infiltrating Paraguay’s state networks during a joint review. Biodiversity & Wildlife Trade: A UK case describes rising illegal smuggling of protected spiders, including critically endangered tarantulas, into the pet trade. Gene Editing Backlash: Latin American groups reject gene editing in agriculture, saying it threatens seeds, biodiversity and community rights.
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