AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Enforcement in Focus: U.S. Central Command disabled a Panama-flagged cargo vessel, the M/V Vela Nova, in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored repeated warnings while trying to breach the Iran blockade; a Navy helicopter fired two missiles into the engine room, and the ship stopped transiting. Wildlife & Biosecurity: A new dashboard is tracking the return of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that threatens livestock, wildlife, and people, as confirmed detections expand into the U.S. Conservation Under Pressure: Cambodia appears to have resumed sand exports to Singapore after a 2017 ban, with dredging licensed inside/near protected areas—raising risks for riverbanks, fisheries, wildlife, and mangroves. Climate & Resilience Angle: Indigenous leaders say “this is what’s working” in biodiversity and climate solutions—pushing beyond labels like agroforestry toward diverse, locally adapted forest gardens. Regional Disaster Watch: Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake is still unfolding, with deaths and injuries rising and shaking felt as far as Panama—underscoring how extreme events can quickly strain ecosystems and communities.
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