AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining & Indigenous Rights: Guatemala’s Fenix Nickel resumed operations in Izabal after a three-year suspension, despite U.S. Treasury sanctions tied to alleged bribery and corruption and accusations of environmental destruction and violence against Maya communities. Plastic Pollution Cleanup: Ocean Cleanup founder Boyan Slat says his river “interceptors” and AI mapping have removed 50,000+ tonnes of plastic and could scale to cleaning the ocean within a decade by stopping waste before it reaches the sea. Urban Climate Solutions: A Spanish botanist is expanding “vertical forests” across Europe and Latin America, using living walls to cool cities, cut pollution, and support biodiversity. Soil & Food Resilience: FAO/IAEA launched a training for Guatemala and other partners on advanced soil monitoring to improve soil data and support more sustainable fertilizer use. Tourism & Nature Pressure: Mexico withdrew a Royal Caribbean luxury water park plan after environmental regulators flagged unacceptable risks to sensitive coastal ecosystems near coral reefs and mangroves. Extreme Heat Watch: World Cup 2026 venues face extreme heat concerns, with wildfire risks highlighted in some U.S. states hosting matches.
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