AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño Alert for Ecuador: The UN and WMO say a “super El Niño” could be the strongest in decades, with Pacific sea temperatures running far above average and impacts expected to last into early 2027—raising risks of drought, flooding, wildfires, and storms across vulnerable regions, including Ecuador’s Pacific-facing coast. River Turtle Conservation in Ecuador’s Amazon: Seven Siekopai “Turtle Women” are patrolling the Aguarico River to protect charapa turtle nests, collecting eggs threatened by flooding, predators, and pollution, and releasing hatchlings back to the river—helping a vulnerable species while also tackling riverbank trash and boat-related erosion. Ecuador Banana Exports: Ecuador exported 247.09 million boxes of bananas in Jan–Jul 2026, up 8.32% year-on-year, led by the EU and Russia, though demand slowed in July as the low season began. Biodiversity Under Pressure: New research flags critically low numbers of pink and gray river dolphins in Ecuador’s Amazon, pointing to heightened risk for the region’s remaining populations. Climate-Linked Preparedness: Ecuador’s El Niño response is being framed around earlier warnings and readiness, as extreme weather intensifies on top of long-term warming.
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