AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlastic Waste & Health in Guatemala: In Jalapa’s El Duraznal, rural women are organizing community cleanups after learning how burning plastic can harm women and children, through Ecolectivos workshops led by Guatemalan and U.S. researchers. Community Eco-Brick Classrooms: In Granados, Hug It Forward’s “Bottle Schools” turns 8,000+ reused plastic bottles into ecobricks to build classrooms, with residents collecting and preparing waste as part of the project. Water Investment Push: At World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, Global Ambassadors’ Forum on Water and Economic Diplomacy gathered nearly 30 countries, including Guatemala, to mobilize funding and partnerships for water and sanitation. Wildlife & Conservation Spotlight: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shared previews from 65,000 entries, highlighting Arctic sea ice, wetlands, and other habitats—plus the conservation stories behind the images. Regional Climate/Agri-Food Financing: FAO urged stronger, coordinated investment in Latin America and the Caribbean agrifood systems, citing climate risks and financing gaps affecting food producers. Mesoamerican Kidney Disease Link: Reporting notes a growing kidney failure crisis affecting people along Central America’s Pacific coast, including Guatemala, with suspected links to heat and agrochemicals.
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