AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Risk for Ecuador: Cuenca is preparing for a “both floods and drought” reality as El Niño can trigger very different conditions across the Andes, with local elevation and terrain shaping impacts. Climate Disaster Forecasts: Scientists warn that a “Super El Niño” is returning, with major wet-weather risks across the region and knock-on effects for winter conditions. Galápagos Biodiversity Under Pressure: On Santa Cruz, livestock expansion is being linked by farmers to biodiversity decline and deforestation pressures near protected ecosystems. Electricity Crisis Response: Ecuador continues industrial power cuts as water levels fall at Mazar, with the country racing to avoid blackouts. Forest Carbon Push in Latin America: At Climate Week NYC, Ecuador and other forest-rich countries backed forest carbon finance and results-based payments to protect and restore forests. Rights and Governance: Ecuador’s security operations reported nearly 2,000 apprehensions in 10 days, alongside large drug and weapons seizures—raising questions about how emergency measures affect communities and local stability.
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