AGP Executive Report

Road Threat to Chiquitania: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz signed studies for a Bolivia–Brazil highway through the Chiquitania dry forest, a move experts warn could accelerate deforestation for cattle and soy expansion. Wildlife & Health Watch: Hawaiʻi’s health department found dengue virus in Hilo wastewater despite no active cases, while Iloilo City reported “unhealthy for sensitive groups” PM2.5 air pollution. River Life Under Pressure: New research flags critically endangered pink and gray river dolphins in Ecuador’s Amazon, with numbers possibly worse than in other South American countries. Conservation Governance: Bolivia’s municipal governments added nearly one million hectares to the country’s conservation mosaic, expanding protected-area coverage. Water & Land Stewardship: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded the Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia and other countries, targeting safe water, watershed restoration, and regenerative farming. Protected Species Response: In Mexico’s La Paz, a sea turtle nesting incident raised questions after police removed tangled fishing net at night, with calls to follow wildlife protocols.

Bolivia Conservation Mosaic: Municipal governments in Bolivia added nearly one million hectares to the country’s conservation mosaic, expanding connected protected areas that link cloud forests, lowland rainforest, and river systems—aimed at strengthening wildlife corridors and tying into Indigenous territories and national parks. Wildlife & Coasts: In La Paz, Mexico, police intervention during a sea turtle nesting event raised questions about wildlife handling and whether proper protocols were followed. Indigenous Land Rights & Conservation: Ecological anthropologist Michael Painter, who helped advance Indigenous land titling and rights-based conservation in Bolivia’s Gran Chaco and Greater Madidi, died in February 2026. Water & Health Risks: Hawaiʻi’s DOH reported dengue virus detected in wastewater from Hilo, with follow-up testing pending; the report notes dengue is a growing risk across parts of the Americas and Pacific. Air Quality: Iloilo City, Philippines saw PM2.5 levels in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range, prompting limits on outdoor activity for vulnerable people. Climate Disaster Warning: A Nepal flood spotlighted glacial lake outburst flood risks, tied to glacier retreat and rising temperatures.

Bolivia Conservation Mosaic: Bolivia’s municipal governments added nearly one million hectares to the country’s conservation mosaic, expanding connected protected areas across four municipalities and strengthening wildlife corridors linking cloud forests, lowland rainforest, and river systems. Water & Farming Resilience: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded the Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia, aiming to improve safe water and sanitation, repair water systems, support watershed restoration, and promote more efficient farming water use. Marine Wildlife in La Paz: In La Paz, police intervened during a sea turtle nesting event on the malecón, removing fishing net tangled around the animal; residents and conservationists questioned whether proper wildlife protocol was followed and called for better officer training. Climate Risk in the Andes: A Nepal glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) report highlights how glacier retreat and warming are increasing the threat of sudden mountain disasters, with millions living at risk across the Himalayas and Andes. Species Spotlight: The Uproar Conservation Challenge returns in 2027 after its first-year win by Bolivia’s Bolivian ornate tiger beetle, with conservation funding set to support the winner and other finalists.

Wildlife & enforcement in La Paz: Police intervened during a sea turtle nesting event on La Paz’s malecón after officers tried to remove fishing net tangled around the animal, prompting residents and conservationists to question whether proper wildlife protocol was followed and whether eggs could be harmed. Bolivia conservation wins momentum: Bolivia’s “conservation mosaic” expanded as municipal governments designated new protected areas, creating connected habitat links across cloud forests, lowland rainforest, and river systems to better support wildlife movement between major parks and Indigenous territories. Marine protection update (La Paz): New research says La Paz sea lions can’t be managed as one colony anymore; satellite resting sites across the bay function as a connected network tied to Los Islotes, raising the bar for monitoring and tourism controls. Water security partnership: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded the Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia and other countries, focusing on safe water access, watershed restoration, and more efficient farming water use. Climate risk spotlight: A Nepal glacial lake outburst flood story underscores how glacier retreat and warming are increasing the threat to millions living near glacial lakes. Water & energy pressure debate (Arizona): Arizona’s AG called for a pause on new data centers, citing water and power strain—an issue that echoes broader sustainability concerns. Flood alerts: Flood watches and warnings were issued across parts of the U.S. Southwest as monsoonal storms raised risks of flash flooding.

Bolivia Conservation Mosaic: Municipal governments in Bolivia added nearly one million hectares to the country’s conservation mosaic, designating new protected areas that connect cloud forests, lowland rainforest, and river systems—strengthening wildlife corridors linking places like Madidi and Cotapata. Marine Wildlife Management: In La Paz, researchers say California sea lions are no longer one single colony; satellite resting sites across the bay function as a connected network centered on Los Islotes, calling for expanded monitoring and possible tourism controls. Water Security Partnership: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded the Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia and other countries, targeting safer water and sanitation, watershed restoration, and more efficient farming water use. Climate Disaster Risk: A Nepal tragedy tied to glacial lake outburst floods highlights growing danger for mountain communities, with climate-driven glacier retreat increasing flood frequency and putting millions at risk worldwide. Urban Climate & Culture: In Kathmandu, Indigenous Newar communities warn that changing rainfall and urbanization are drying up historic water systems and eroding cultural life. Regional Weather Alerts: Flood watches and warnings across parts of the Americas underscore how extreme rain is stressing infrastructure and public safety.

Wildlife & Tourism Management (La Paz): New research says La Paz’s sea lions are no longer one single colony—satellite resting sites across the bay now function as a connected network tied to Los Islotes, meaning monitoring and tourism rules may need to expand. Climate & Urban Indigenous Impacts (Kathmandu): Newar communities in the Kathmandu Valley warn that rising temperatures and shifting rainfall are erasing centuries-old water systems and cultural practices tied to hiti, pukhu, and inar. Water Security & Infrastructure (Bolivia-linked): A La Paz Sea Lions study adds to a broader theme of how environmental change reshapes local ecosystems and how management decisions must keep up. Extreme Weather Alerts (regional): Multiple flood and rainfall warnings highlight how monsoon-driven storms can quickly turn dangerous, with flooding risks emphasized for vulnerable areas. Environmental Governance (Mexico, biodiversity corridor): Baja 1000 organizers filed for a long-term environmental permit, with parts of the route crossing sensitive protected areas including the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve. Emergency Response (Bolivia): Bolivia reports growing numbers of families affected by snowfall and rain, with emergency aid activated for impacted households.

Bolivia Weather Emergency: Bolivia reports families affected by snowstorms and rain are rising again, with emergency aid activated as more than 121,000 families are impacted across six regions. Indigenous Water Systems: As climate pressures intensify, Indigenous water systems are gaining ground in Bolivia, offering locally managed resilience as conditions worsen. Wildlife in the Region: A spotlight on Paraguay’s elusive White-winged Nightjar notes the species is found in only a few isolated sites, including northern Bolivia, underscoring how fragile biodiversity can be across borders. Climate Risk Beyond Borders: Scientists warn Nepal’s glacier-flood disaster may be a sign of more frequent glacial lake outburst events as warming accelerates melt in High Mountain Asia. Conservation & Culture: A new feature on the guanaco highlights its ecological role in South American grasslands and why protecting native herbivores matters for both biodiversity and climate. Water & Flood Alerts Elsewhere: Flood watches and rainfall warnings in the wider region (including Luzon and the U.S. Southwest) show how extreme weather is stressing drainage, roads, and public safety.

Bolivia Weather & Snow Response: Bolivia is dealing with major winter impacts, with emergency aid and reports of more than 121,000 families affected by snowfall and rain across multiple regions, underscoring how quickly extreme weather can overwhelm local services. Monsoon Flood Risk (Regional): In the Philippines, Pagasa has issued red and yellow rainfall warnings across Luzon as habagat—enhanced by Tropical Depression Pilandok—pushes heavy rain, flash-flood risk, and power disruptions in multiple provinces. Wildlife & Health Surveillance: El Salvador researchers report the first documented gynandromorphic cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus), adding a rare case to ongoing tick biorepository work that also tracks veterinary and disease threats. Conservation Spotlight: The guanaco is highlighted as a key South American herbivore that supports ecosystems and cultural connections, while some regional populations remain fragmented or declining. Climate Advocacy Messaging: Oatly’s new packaging campaign pushes the “engage politicians” climate message tied to public support for stronger government action.

Bolivia Climate Emergency: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six highland departments, with heavy crop damage (93,934 hectares damaged; 1,289 total loss) and at least 897 camelid deaths from extreme cold, as municipalities move to declare emergencies and speed humanitarian aid. Regional Weather Risk: In the Philippines, PAGASA issued red rainfall warnings for Metro Manila and multiple Luzon provinces, warning of serious flooding in flood-prone areas as the southwest monsoon brings intense downpours. Wildlife & Land Connections: A new spotlight on the guanaco highlights how the species supports ecosystems and cultural landscapes across South America, while noting uneven conservation outcomes. Resource Politics & Environment: BRICS countries launched a joint inquiry into potential monopolies in global grain trade, a move with major implications for food systems and sustainability. Community Media & Democracy: At Festival Gabo, DW Akademie discussed how media cooperatives can build trust, diversify revenue, and protect editorial independence as journalism evolves.

Bolivia Climate Emergency: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six departments, with 96,462 “affected” and 25,269 “damaged,” plus 93,934 hectares of crops damaged, 1,289 hectares totally lost, and at least 897 camelid deaths from extreme cold; Potosí, Oruro, La Paz, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca and Tarija are hardest hit, and municipalities are pushing emergency declarations to speed humanitarian aid. Wildlife & Ecosystems: A new spotlight on the guanaco highlights how the native herbivore supports food webs, helps grassland regeneration, and may aid carbon storage—while noting regional population declines and the need for stronger conservation. Conservation-Adjacent Research: A first documented case of gynandromorphism in the cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) in El Salvador raises new questions about how such anomalies could affect reproduction and pathogen spread, as researchers build national tick collections. Regional Climate Risk: Across the week, multiple rainfall warnings in the Philippines show how monsoon-driven flooding threats are escalating, underscoring the wider climate-disaster pressure on vulnerable communities.

Bolivia Climate Emergency: Bolivia’s civil defense says snowstorms and freezing temperatures have hit 121,731 families across Potosí, Oruro, La Paz, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca and Tarija, damaging 93,934 hectares of crops and killing 897 camelid livestock—with relief efforts expanding as more municipalities seek emergency status. Wildlife & Ecosystems: A new spotlight on the guanaco highlights how the native camelid supports South American landscapes and food webs, with conservation concerns tied to regional declines and fragmentation. Regional Climate Risk (context): Across the region, weather agencies are issuing major flood warnings as monsoon rains intensify—an echo of how quickly extreme weather can disrupt communities. One Health / Veterinary Public Health: PAHO’s PANAFTOSA marks decades of work against foot-and-mouth disease while broadening into zoonotic risk, food safety, and preparedness—relevant as climate stress reshapes animal and human health pressures.

Climate Disaster in Bolivia: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six departments, with 96,462 “affected” and 25,269 “damaged,” plus crop losses over 93,934 hectares and at least 897 camelid deaths from extreme cold. Food Security & Transport Pressure: Rice producers in Santa Cruz and Beni block the Santa Cruz–Beni highway indefinitely, protesting a diesel price jump tied to Supreme Decree 5676—arguing higher fuel costs threaten planting and the basic food basket. Wildlife & Conservation Spotlight: A week of coverage highlights the guanaco’s ecological role and cultural importance across South America, alongside conservation awareness efforts marking International Day of the Guanaco. One Health & Livestock Risk: El Salvador researchers document a rare gynandromorphic cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus), underscoring ongoing work to build tick repositories and track pathogens.

Bolivia Snowstorm Crisis: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six departments, with 93,934 hectares of crops damaged, 1,289 hectares totally lost, and at least 897 camelid deaths—highlighting a widening highland climate emergency. Food Prices & Protest: In Santa Cruz-Beni, rice producers block the highway indefinitely after a diesel price hike, warning higher costs could push up the basic food basket and threaten food security. Water Systems Under Pressure: A new conservation push in Bolivia’s Amazon backs Indigenous paúros (communal spring pools) as climate-resilient water infrastructure, pairing traditional stewardship with legal protection. Glacier Flood Risk Beyond Bolivia: Nepal’s deadly flash floods are linked to glacier collapse, and scientists warn similar glacial lake overflow events may become more frequent worldwide as warming accelerates. Resource Diplomacy & Climate Politics: BRICS launches a joint inquiry into possible monopolies in global grain trade, while mineral diplomacy coverage underscores how critical resources and environmental sustainability are colliding across Africa and Latin America.

Bolivia Climate Emergency: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six departments, with 96,462 “affected” and 25,269 “damaged,” plus major crop losses (93,934 hectares damaged; 1,289 total loss) and 897 camelid deaths, underscoring how fast cold snaps are escalating rural hardship. Food Security & Transport Pressure: Rice producers in Santa Cruz and Beni have launched an indefinite blockade of the Santa Cruz–Beni highway, protesting a diesel price jump tied to Supreme Decree 5676 and warning of knock-on effects for planting costs and the basic food basket. Indigenous Water Resilience: A report highlights Indigenous paúros in Bolivia’s Amazon—community spring-fed pools—being revived as a climate-resilient water strategy, including a push for a legally protected urban ecological corridor led by local youth. Regional Drought Watch: Honduras expands drought emergency alerts under El Niño, with water rationing tightening around Tegucigalpa as dozens more municipalities move into red alert. Wildlife/Conservation Context: A broader piece argues for preserving South America’s “flying rivers” and protecting the natural systems that sustain rainfall and ecosystems.

Bolivia Snowstorm Toll: Bolivia’s civil defense says snowfall and freezing weather have affected 121,731 families across Potosí, Oruro, La Paz, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca and Tarija, damaging crops and killing camelid herds—an expanding climate emergency that’s already forcing municipalities to speed up humanitarian aid. Bolivia Food Security Pressure: In Santa Cruz-Beni, rice producers block the highway over a diesel price jump tied to Supreme Decree 5676, warning higher fuel costs could raise food-basket prices and threaten planting and harvests. Bolivia Water Wisdom: A Guarayú community in the Amazon is reviving Indigenous paúros (communal springs) after drought, blending traditional water systems with conservation to build climate-resilient water security. Regional Drought Watch: Honduras has expanded El Niño-related drought alerts, with reservoir stress in Tegucigalpa and millions affected across the Central American Dry Corridor. Weather Alerts Elsewhere: Philippines agencies issue heavy-rain advisories for parts of Luzon, underscoring how monsoon-driven extremes keep hitting communities across the region.

Bolivia Snow & Cold Emergency: Bolivia’s civil defense says snowstorms and freezing temperatures have affected 121,731 families across six departments, with 93,934 hectares of crops damaged, 1,289 hectares totally lost, and at least 897 camelid deaths—highlighting how climate whiplash is hitting rural food systems hard. Food Prices & Road Blockade: In Santa Cruz-Beni, rice producers launched an indefinite blockade of the highway, protesting a diesel price jump tied to Supreme Decree 5676, warning higher costs could raise the basic food basket and threaten planting sustainability. Indigenous Water Systems Under Pressure: A new report spotlights how Indigenous water systems are gaining ground in Bolivia as climate pressures intensify—showing traditional paúros and community-led restoration as low-cost, climate-resilient water security. Regional Climate Stress: Honduras expanded El Niño drought alerts, pushing water rationing and emergency measures across more than 100 municipalities—another reminder that dry-season shocks are spreading across the region. Conservation & Crime in the Amazon: An International Crisis Group report warns organized crime is now active in over two-thirds of Amazon municipalities across Bolivia and neighbors, driving illegal gold mining and undermining forest protection.