AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCattle & Deforestation Crackdown: Colombia passed a landmark cattle traceability law requiring tracking of livestock and proof that beef supply chains are deforestation-free, aiming to close loopholes tied to illegal clearing in the Amazon. Invasive Species Control: Colombia will cull at least half of Pablo Escobar’s hippos—around 80 animals—after years of debate, citing ecological risk from the invasive population in Magdalena Medio. Wildlife in Conflict: A new report from Colombia’s JEP and the University of Essex says violence against animals is a widespread, undercounted damage of the armed conflict, with ecosystem impacts tied to conflict dynamics. Climate & Justice Push: Catholic climate groups urged rich nations to fund climate action and a faster fossil-fuel transition, arguing negotiations must center human rights and ecological integrity. Weather Watch: Forecasters warn a potentially very strong El Niño could reshape global weather, raising risks of drought, flooding, heat waves, and food and water disruptions. Local Nature Protection: On San Andrés and Providencia, biologists close roads during crab spawning season to prevent crushing of endangered land crabs.
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