AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoAmazon Fires: NASA satellite observations show fires surging in Brazil’s central and eastern Amazon as El Niño-linked drought spreads smoke and threatens rainforest. Climate Finance: Guyana and five other countries backed a proposed US$500 million fund to provide rapid support to economies hit by climate shocks. Indigenous Lands and Conservation: The South Rupununi District Council says recognising Wapichan customary lands can go hand in hand with conservation, while the Amerindian Peoples Association warns that land loss and environmental damage threaten Indigenous food systems. Environmental Oversight: The US ambassador says EXIM-funded projects require feasibility and environmental impact studies, as scrutiny continues over the Wales Gas-to-Energy project. Local Innovation: In Mon Repos, finance graduate Kimberly Samad is preparing a small hydroponic farm to grow tomatoes, strawberries and kale.
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