AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Prices Spike: The UN FAO says global food prices in August hit the highest level since late 2022, with a rising “risk premium” driven by extreme heat and drought in Europe, El Niño fears, and war-linked supply disruptions. El Niño Hits the Amazon: A MapBiomas study finds 38% of Amazon settlements were highly exposed to the 2024 El Niño, with major drops in rainfall and higher temperatures. Amazon Bioeconomy Under Threat: Researchers warn that a stronger El Niño could extend drought into 2027, raising fire risk and disrupting crops central to the Amazon’s bioeconomy. Brazil-EU Meat Clash: Brazil says it may take “reciprocal measures” after the EU suspended Brazilian meat imports over antimicrobial rules, while the EU argues compliance gaps. Critical Minerals Push: Brazil’s Senate approved a rare earths/critical minerals framework law, aiming to unlock large-scale projects as China’s export controls loom. Land Resilience at COP17: A UNCCD COP17 Mayors’ Forum in Mongolia produced a declaration backing sustainable land management and drought resilience, with cities urged to lead implementation.
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