AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAmazon Conservation: Ecuador officially established the Yasuní–Limoncocha–Cuyabeno corridor, linking three protected areas across 173,000 hectares to safeguard biodiversity and help species move as climate pressures rise, with indigenous communities involved in management. Biodiversity Discovery: Ecuador’s National Institute of Biodiversity confirmed a new parasitic fly species, Ptilodexia argentea, found in Cotopaxi’s Andes—another reminder of the country’s rich insect life. Climate Risk for Farms: With forecasts pointing to a major El Niño, Ecuador’s emergency committee warned commercial agriculture could face major losses, especially banana, rice, and cocoa, with flooding risks starting late 2026 into early 2027. Trade & Environment: Ecuador and Canada signed a free trade agreement covering goods, services, investment, e-commerce, labor, environmental issues, and Indigenous rights; 99.6% of Ecuador’s exportable goods would enter Canada duty-free, while 227 sensitive agricultural products are protected. Food Security Project: Italy’s ambassador joined a closing ceremony in Riobamba for “Sulla Tavola,” supporting Ecuadorian families’ right to adequate food and nutrition through local capacity-building.
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