AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAncient Amazon Mapping: Archaeologists used lidar to “see” through the canopy and uncovered nearly 400 previously unknown geoglyphs, suggesting the Amazon’s Aquiry civilization may have been far larger than expected (Nature, July 29). Oil Governance Watch: Bloomberg warns Guyana’s “oil curse” risk remains, saying the country falls short on transparent, competitive rights and other Natural Resource Charter benchmarks. Regional Marine Science Boost: CSA Ocean Sciences officially joins APEM Group, expanding APEM’s US marine environmental consultancy footprint and adding a new marine operations service, with opportunities flagged for Suriname and the wider region. Suriname PFAS Exposure in Pregnancy: A new study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in pregnant women vary sharply by landscape, with higher concentrations reported in remote rainforest communities. Neurology Pressure in the Region: A PAHO-led Lancet Regional Health study estimates nearly two in five people in the Americas live with neurological disorders; Guyana and Suriname are among the hardest hit, driven by gaps in prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Forensic Fight Against Illegal Mining: Brazil’s “gold fingerprinting” lab uses advanced forensic methods to trace seized gold back to protected areas, aiming to curb illegal Amazon mining. UNESCO Heritage Under Threat: UNESCO added new World Heritage sites and placed several, including Suriname’s Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, on the World Heritage in Danger list amid conflict and climate pressures.
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