AGP Executive Report

Typhoon Inday (Bavi) Update: Northern Luzon braces as PAGASA keeps TCWS No. 2 over Batanes and TCWS No. 1 across multiple provinces, with winds still severe (up to 165 kph near the center, gusts to 205 kph) and rain/strong winds expected to ripple beyond the storm’s core. Coastal Protection in Practice: Iloilo City, Philippines, signed a Coastal Greenbelt Zone Ordinance protecting at least 100 hectares of mangroves, with plans for science-led rules to safeguard coastal ecosystems and climate resilience. Amazon Funding Gap: A report highlights how promised Amazon climate money often fails to reach Indigenous communities, with Latimpacto pushing for trust-based, locally led funding and better domestic philanthropy. Bolivia Roadblocks & Emergency: Bolivia’s government declared a state of emergency after weeks of roadblocks, citing security needs amid food shortages—raising concerns about repression and impacts on Indigenous and peasant sectors. Wildlife & Disease Watch: WOAH reports 2.16 million poultry losses from avian influenza in May 2026, with ongoing spillover from wild birds into domestic flocks. Mining in Southern Bolivia: Eloro Resources begins expansion diamond drilling at the Iska Iska Project as part of its resource upgrade process.

Coastal Protection in Practice: Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas signed an ordinance protecting at least 100 hectares of mangroves and coastal ecosystems, with science-based rules to guide rehabilitation and long-term climate resilience. Storm Risk Watch: Typhoon Inday (Bavi) weakened from super typhoon to typhoon but kept Northern Luzon on alert, with TCWS Signal No. 2 over Batanes and Signal No. 1 across multiple provinces as heavy rain and strong winds loom. Amazon Restoration Science: A new field study suggests “dark earth” (Amazonian ADE) can boost native tree growth by reshaping soil microbes, pointing to safer bioinputs for forest restoration. Amazon Funding Gap: Latimpacto says promised Amazon climate money often fails to reach Indigenous communities, pushing for trust-based, locally led funding and better domestic philanthropy. Wildlife on the Move: The Buff-breasted Sandpiper’s long migration along the Americas Flyway highlights key habitats under pressure from land conversion and past hunting. Animal Health Alarm: WOAH reports 2.16 million poultry deaths or culls from highly pathogenic avian influenza in May 2026, with wild birds continuing to seed outbreaks.

Climate Finance Gap in the Amazon: Latimpacto says promised climate money often fails to reach Indigenous and local communities because funding structures don’t match on-the-ground realities, pushing for trust-based, flexible grants and stronger regional philanthropy. Wildlife & Migration: A spotlight on the Buff-breasted Sandpiper’s Americas Flyway journey, including key stopovers and threats from habitat conversion and past hunting. Extreme Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) remains a major threat in the Philippines, with Signal No. 1 in parts of northern Luzon and outer bands raising risks of flash floods and landslides. Bolivia Conservation & Coastal Protection: Iloilo’s Coastal Greenbelt Zone plan aims to protect and rehabilitate mangroves across 100+ hectares, using a science-guided ordinance framework. Mining Pressure in Southern Bolivia: Eloro Resources begins expansion diamond drilling at the Iska Iska Project, targeting upgrades and step-out testing in a silver-tin polymetallic system. Bolivia Water/Climate Resilience Context: A reminder that Bolivia’s broader environmental stressors are rising as extreme conditions intensify, while global tropical rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025 but fires still threaten gains.

Mangrove protection push in Bolivia’s neighbors: Iloilo City in the Philippines is moving to implement a Coastal Greenbelt Zone ordinance, with a science-guided IRR meant to protect and rehabilitate mangroves across at least 100 hectares—explicitly linking coastal ecosystems to resilience against climate-driven extreme weather. Bolivia roadblocks and emergency measures: In Bolivia, a state of emergency was declared after weeks of roadblocks in La Paz and Cochabamba, amid food shortages and escalating clashes; the government deployed police and military to clear highways, with reports of deaths, injuries, and detentions. Mining expansion in southern Bolivia: Eloro Resources says expansion diamond drilling has started at its Iska Iska project in southern Bolivia, aiming to upgrade and expand silver-tin resources as part of a larger 40,000m program through early 2027. Wildlife conservation update: A pair of Andean condors poisoned in Bolivia has recovered and is set to return to its natural habitat, highlighting ongoing threats from illegal poisoning. Climate and biodiversity context: New reporting flags continued tropical rainforest loss despite improvements, while Andean forest research points to newly discovered plant species—both underscoring why habitat protection matters now.

Bolivia’s currency shake-up: The central bank says it will reopen access to about $933 million in frozen USD deposits starting July 15, prioritizing smaller accounts first, after Bolivia abandoned its long dollar peg and let the boliviano float. Amazon and illegal mining pressure: UK-linked advocacy highlights Indigenous groups in Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia warning MPs about deforestation, illegal gold mining, and violence against forest defenders, as new rules aim to block goods from illegally cleared land. Climate and fire risk: Global data shows tropical primary rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025, but climate-driven fires are still threatening gains—an urgent reminder for Bolivia’s forest and biodiversity hotspots. Andean biodiversity: Researchers report 11 new plant species in Andean forests, underscoring how much life is still being discovered across Bolivia’s cloud and montane ecosystems. Local governance and crisis: A week after Bolivia’s state of emergency over roadblocks, reporting describes heavy-handed clearing of highways amid deaths, injuries, and detentions—raising stakes for communities and livelihoods.

Bolivia’s currency shake-up: Bolivia’s central bank says it will reopen access to frozen USD deposits, returning about $933 million starting July 15, prioritizing smaller accounts first as the boliviano shifts after the end of its long dollar peg. Roadblocks and emergency powers: Bolivia’s recent state of emergency followed weeks of highway blockades in La Paz and Cochabamba, with reports of deaths, injuries, and arrests as police and military moved to clear routes. Wildlife rescue in the Andes: Two Andean condors poisoned after eating contaminated carrion in Toro Toro are recovering at Bioparque Agroflori and are expected to return to the wild in about three weeks. Forest fires and rainforest loss: New global data shows tropical primary rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025, but climate-driven fires are still threatening gains—an issue that matters for Bolivia’s forests and biodiversity. Andean biodiversity find: Scientists report 11 new plant species in Andean cloud and montane forests, underscoring the region’s high conservation value. Tourism pressure in La Paz region: A proposed Punta Nayu tourism development near San Cristóbal Beach in Los Cabos (Mexico) highlights how large projects can raise land-and-water conservation questions.

Bolivia Currency Relief: Bolivia’s central bank says it will reopen USD accounts and return about $933 million in frozen deposits starting July 15, prioritizing smaller balances first as the country shifts from a long-standing dollar peg to a managed float. Wildlife Rescue in Bolivia: Two Andean condors poisoned after eating contaminated carrion in Toro Toro are recovering at Bioparque Agroflori and could be released back to the wild in about three weeks. Amazon Protection Push: Cafod convened Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia partners in Westminster to warn lawmakers about deforestation, illegal gold mining, and violence against forest defenders, urging stronger rules on illegal deforestation-linked goods. Andean Biodiversity Find: Scientists report 11 new plant species in the Axinaea genus from Andean cloud and montane forests, underscoring the region’s high-altitude biodiversity value. Tropical Forest Warning: Global tropical primary rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025, but climate-driven fires are still threatening to erase gains. Water Stress Snapshot: A new global map highlights extreme water stress in multiple countries, with withdrawals far exceeding renewable supplies in some places.

Tropical Forests: New GLAD Lab data says tropical primary rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025, but climate-driven fires are still a major threat as gains could stall. Wildlife Rescue: Two Andean condors poisoned after eating contaminated carrion in Toro Toro are recovering and could return to the wild in about three weeks. Andean Biodiversity: Scientists report 11 new plant species in Andean forests, adding to the diversity of the Axinaea genus across cloud and montane habitats, including Bolivia. Amazon Protection: Cafod convened partners from Peru, Bolivia and Colombia to warn MPs about deforestation, illegal gold mining, and violence against forest defenders, pushing for stronger rules on illegally deforested supply chains. Tourism vs. Nature: Bolivia’s neighbors face development pressure too: Mexico’s Punta Nayu tourism plan in Los Cabos is under consultation, with claims of low-impact design and public beach access. Climate Extremes: A global ocean heat wave tied to El Niño conditions is fueling extreme weather risks, from heat to fires. Local Governance: La Paz held a disaster resilience meeting and approved a 2026–2035 climate action plan.

Wildlife Rescue in Bolivia: Two Andean condors rescued in Toro Toro, Cochabamba, after ingesting poisoned carrion are recovering at Bioparque Agroflori and could return to the wild in about three weeks, highlighting how poisoning can ripple through mountain ecosystems. Biodiversity in the Andes: Scientists report 11 new Axinaea plant species with distinctive flowers from cloud and montane forests across the Andes, with Ecuador emerging as a key refuge for this flora. Climate Pressure, Local Planning: La Paz Mayor Michael Lim chaired a disaster risk council meeting approving a 2026–2035 Local Climate Change Action Plan, aiming to strengthen preparedness and long-term resilience. Amazon Protection Push: Cafod convened partners from Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia to urge stronger action against deforestation and illegal gold mining, warning that “illegal deforestation” rules may be loophole-prone without tighter safeguards. Water Stress Context: A new global map shows extreme water stress in many countries, with withdrawals far exceeding renewable supplies—an urgent backdrop for drought and fire risk.

Bolivia Wildlife Rescue: A male and female pair of Andean condors recovered after ingesting poisoned carrion in Toro Toro, with rehabilitation at Bioparque Agroflori and a planned return to the wild in about three weeks. Amazon Protection: Cafod convened partners from Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia in Westminster to warn lawmakers about deforestation, illegal gold mining, and violence against forest defenders, pushing for stronger rules to curb illegal deforestation-linked supply chains. Climate Planning in La Paz: Mayor Michael Lim chaired La Paz’s disaster risk council meeting, approving a Local Climate Change Action Plan (2026–2035) focused on preparedness and long-term resilience. Water Stress Lens: A new global map highlights extreme water stress where withdrawals far exceed renewable supply, underscoring how climate-driven demand pressures can intensify across regions. Andean Biodiversity: Scientists reported 11 new plant species in Andean forests, expanding the known diversity of the Axinaea genus across cloud and montane habitats, including Bolivia. Mining & Land Use Watch: Punta Nayu’s large tourism development in Mexico City-area planning documents cite “low-impact” standards and public beach access, a reminder that conservation outcomes hinge on enforcement.

Climate Extremes: A record-setting worldwide ocean heat wave is fueling extreme weather chaos, with El Niño conditions adding pressure on farmers and communities already facing hotter seas, fiercer storms, and faster wildfires. Biodiversity in the Andes: Scientists report 11 new plant species in Andean cloud and montane forests, expanding the Axinaea genus and underscoring how Bolivia and neighbors remain key refuges for unique high-altitude flora. Wildlife Rescue in Bolivia: Two Andean condors poisoned after eating contaminated carrion in Toro Toro are recovering at Bioparque Agroflori and could return to the wild in about three weeks. Amazon Protection: Conservation groups warn that deforestation and road expansion could disrupt the Amazon’s “flying rivers,” threatening rainfall patterns reaching southern Peru and northern Bolivia. Local Climate Planning (La Paz): Mayor Michael Lim chaired a disaster resilience meeting approving La Paz’s Local Climate Change Action Plan 2026–2035. Conservation & Land Use: A La Paz tourism development, Punta Nayu, was advanced through consultation and approval processes, including commitments to public beach access.

Andean Biodiversity: Scientists report 11 new plant species in Andean cloud and montane forests, expanding the Axinaea genus and underscoring the Andes as a biodiversity hotspot stretching across Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Venezuela. Wildlife Rescue in Bolivia: Two Andean condors poisoned after eating contaminated carrion in Toro Toro are recovering at Bioparque Agroflori and could return to the wild in weeks—an urgent reminder of how illegal poisoning harms mountain ecosystems. Amazon Protection Effort: Cafod highlights how UK rules to block products from illegally deforested land may miss loopholes, urging stronger protections that target deforestation-linked supply chains to help safeguard the Amazon’s “flying rivers” of moisture. Climate Risk Planning in La Paz: Mayor Michael Lim chaired a La Paz disaster council meeting approving a Local Climate Change Action Plan (2026–2035) to strengthen disaster preparedness and long-term resilience. Bolivia Conservation Spotlight: A rehabilitated jaguar, Yaguara, is released into Noel Kempff Mercado National Park after Bolivia’s wildfire-driven rescue and long recovery—an important test for big-cat conservation in the country.

Wildlife Rescue in Bolivia: A male and female pair of Andean condors were recovered after ingesting poisoned carrion in Toro Toro (Cochabamba). Veterinarians at Bioparque Agroflori say they’re out of danger and could return to the wild in about three weeks, with release timed to avoid human habituation. Amazon Protection Push: Cafod convened partners from Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia in Westminster to brief parliamentarians on deforestation and illegal gold mining risks, including how climate change is worsening droughts and fires; it also flagged concerns about how new UK rules on goods from illegally deforested land could be undermined by loopholes. Amazon “Flying Rivers” Threat: A new report warns that deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon could disrupt moisture flows that supply major rainfall across southern Peru and northern Bolivia, urging targeted protection of forests that recycle atmospheric moisture. Local Climate Planning in La Paz: Mayor Michael Lim chaired La Paz’s disaster risk council meeting and approved a Local Climate Change Action Plan (2026–2035) focused on adaptation and disaster resilience. El Niño and Extreme Weather: Coverage highlights how El Niño conditions, amplified by a warming climate, are linked to record heat, drought, heavier rainfall, and wildfire risk. Mining and Land Pressure Signals: Mining Americas began trading on the TSX, while other mining updates underscore ongoing extractive activity across the region—an environmental pressure point for habitats and water.

Jaguar Conservation in Bolivia: CIWY released Yaguara, a female jaguar rehabilitated after Bolivia’s 2024 wildfire season, into Noel Kempff Mercado National Park—an apparent first for Bolivia’s jaguar release efforts, offering a potential boost for future big-cat recovery. Amazon “Flying Rivers” Under Threat: A new report warns that deforestation and road development in Brazil’s Amazon could disrupt the moisture flows that supply rainfall across southern Peru and northern Bolivia, especially as dry seasons lengthen. Climate Chaos Warning: Coverage highlights a record-setting worldwide ocean heat wave tied to extreme weather swings, underscoring mounting risks for agriculture and livelihoods. Fire Risk and Restrictions: Arizona increased wildfire restrictions amid hot, dry conditions and active fires—an example of how climate-driven fire pressure is tightening across the region. Bolivia Politics and Social Strain: Reports describe growing unrest and a state of emergency backed by the U.S., with protests and crackdowns raising concerns for stability. Water Scarcity Alert (U.S.): Brunswick County moved to mandatory water conservation as drought worsened, with irrigation singled out as the biggest non-essential use.

Bolivia Conservation Spotlight: A new jaguar release in Bolivia is drawing global attention after CIWY and partners rehabilitated Yaguara, an orphaned cub rescued during the country’s worst wildfire season, and released her into Noel Kempff Mercado National Park—an effort described as the first successful jaguar rehabilitation for release into the wild in Bolivia. Climate & Forests: A report warns that deforestation in Brazil could disrupt the Amazon’s “flying rivers,” the moisture flows that help drive rainfall across southern Peru and northern Bolivia, especially as longer dry seasons weaken the forest’s ability to recycle water. Ocean Heat & Weather Chaos: A separate analysis points to a record-setting worldwide ocean heat wave tied to El Niño conditions, linking hotter seas to more extreme storms, wildfires, and farming disruption. Wildfire Risk: Arizona increased fire restrictions due to dry conditions and rising fire activity—an echo of the broader fire pressures seen across the region. Health & Environment Links: A global study finds early-onset Parkinson’s disease burden has more than doubled since 1990, with researchers flagging a possible link to regional agricultural pesticide use.

Jaguar recovery in Bolivia: CIWY released Yaguara, a jaguar orphaned during Bolivia’s worst wildfire season, into Noel Kempff Mercado National Park—an encouraging step for restoring big cats as surrounding habitat shrinks. Wildfire pressure & fire rules: Hot, dry conditions in Arizona prompted tighter Stage 2 fire restrictions on state lands, underscoring how quickly drought and ignition risk can escalate across the region. Green transition debate: An indigenous leader from Ecuador warned that “clean” energy progress can hide new mining pressure on ancestral territories, fueling inequality and ecosystem damage. Water & waste lessons for cities: Zurich-backed composting at Bolivia’s Nuevo Abasto market helped recover over 1,360 tonnes of organic waste, showing practical urban sustainability gains. Human rights in mining: A new tracker found rising allegations of abuse tied to transition minerals, with South America the hardest-hit region. Health & environment link: A global study reports early-onset Parkinson’s burden more than doubling since 1990, with a moderate link to agricultural pesticide use calling for targeted action.