AGP Executive Report

El Niño Watch: The Pacific has officially entered El Niño, and forecasters warn this could be a “super El Niño,” raising the odds of major swings in rainfall and heat across regions including South America—an early signal for Peru’s climate and food risks. Climate & Oceans: A new analysis links industrial fishing to a huge loss of ocean nutrients that once moved slowly to land via seabirds, salmon, and storms—highlighting how today’s scale can reshape ecosystems. Peru Water & Sanitation: Peru residents are demanding answers after sewer backups during heavy rain, with city officials still unable to pinpoint the cause—raising concerns about maintenance and stormwater-sewer links. Biodiversity & Indigenous Solutions: Reporting from Peru’s Amazon spotlights Indigenous forest gardens that sustain wildlife and livelihoods, pushing back on one-size-fits-all “agroforestry” labels. Wildlife Trade Enforcement: Peru’s environmental community is watching broader CITES-linked scrutiny after a Lar Gibbon case sparked documentation demands and investigations into exotic animal possession.

Sewer Backups in Peru: Residents in Peru are demanding answers after storm-related sewer backups spewed filth into homes, but city officials say they still can’t identify the cause after initial line inspections. Flood Control Funding: In the Philippines, the DBM says flood-control projects were restored in the 2027 budget because recent inclement weather showed why maintenance and upgrades can’t be left unfinished. Indigenous Climate Solutions: A Peru-based story highlights Indigenous farmers in the Amazon rejecting one-size-fits-all “agroforestry” labels, saying diverse, locally tuned forest gardens are what actually sustain biodiversity and livelihoods. Wildlife Trade Probe: Tamil Nadu authorities launched an investigation after a viral video involving a Lar Gibbon, a CITES Appendix I species, raising questions about illegal exotic animal possession and documentation. El Niño and Heat Risks: Multiple reports point to climate-driven extremes, including record ocean warming tied to Super El Niño and longer, more intense heatwaves. Responsible Gold Supply: The World Gold Council and Dynacor signed an MoU to formalize artisanal gold mining and reduce illicit activity while improving environmental and social outcomes.

Amazon Illegal Gold Crackdown: Peru’s Environment Minister Vladimiro Huaroc says the government will intensify action against illegal mining networks threatening the Amazon, with patrols and coordination aimed at stopping fuel, machinery, and mercury-linked logistics that feed mines inside protected areas. El Niño Coastal Risk: A new Sofar Ocean white paper warns that the 2026 El Niño is disrupting port operations across the Pacific, with Peru already seeing anomalous swells and maritime authorities closing ports in multiple zones. Machu Picchu Fire Watch: Peru continues to monitor wildfire impacts around Machu Picchu, with reports of primary forest affected and tourism routes under pressure. Wildlife Trade Probe: After an exotic Lar Gibbon video surfaced in Tamil Nadu, officials launched an investigation into how the CITES-listed animal was transferred and whether required permits were followed. Responsible Gold Push: The World Gold Council and Dynacor signed an MoU to formalize artisanal and small-scale gold mining, aiming to improve transparency and reduce illicit involvement while lowering mercury use.

El Niño and Peru’s ports: A new Sofar Ocean white paper warns the strengthening 2026 El Niño is disrupting port operations worldwide, with Peru already seeing anomalous swells that led maritime authorities to close ports across southern, central, and parts of the north in July—highlighting how dredging, drafts, and mooring limits built on past averages are failing under new ocean conditions. Amazon illegal gold crackdown: Peru’s Environment Minister Vladimiro Huaroc says the government will intensify action against illegal mining networks that move fuel, machinery, and mercury through the Nanay River basin, including inside the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve—where logistics routes are now part of the fight. Machu Picchu wildfire impacts tourism: Peru is also watching a Machu Picchu forest fire that has burned about 1.5 hectares of primary forest since Monday, raising fresh concerns for the Andes tourism lifeline. Peru’s mining permitting step: Coppernico reports approval of an expanded EIA-Sd for its Sombrero Project in Peru, moving it closer to start-of-activities authorization before drilling can begin. El Niño hits citrus: Agrocitrus warns El Niño could cut Tahiti lime production in Peru by 30–40% in the next export season, pushing growers toward drainage upgrades and preventive disease control. Food and biodiversity science: A study on Andean populations links potato domestication to genetic advantages for starch digestion, adding another layer to Peru’s deep ties between biodiversity and human history.

Amazon Mining Watch: Peru’s government reaffirmed its commitment to fight illegal mining in the Amazon as new reporting flags how illicit extraction is driving deforestation and pollution. Biodiversity & Science: The American Museum of Natural History says it discovered 70+ new species in 2025, including a mouse opossum in the Peruvian Andes—another reminder that Peru’s ecosystems still hold major surprises. Protected Areas Under Pressure: A forest fire near Machu Picchu burned about 1.5 hectares of primary forest, raising alarms for tourism’s environmental lifeline. Mining Permits in Focus: Coppernico received approval for an expanded drilling Environmental Impact Assessment at its Sombrero project in Peru, moving it toward start-of-activities authorization. Indigenous Climate Solutions: Mongabay highlights Indigenous-led environment work in the Peruvian Amazon, including why “one-size-fits-all” labels like agroforestry can fail without local fit. Health & Environment Link: A Peruvian pollution case reportedly reached a $150m lead poisoning settlement for 1,300 people, underscoring how environmental harm becomes public health harm.

Illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon: A new report says illegal mining hit USD 3,355 million from Oct 2024 to Oct 2025, driving deforestation, river dredging and mercury contamination that threatens 73 Indigenous communities and 250+ rivers and streams. Machu Picchu wildfire impacts tourism: Peru is again dealing with fire damage near Machu Picchu, with reports of 1.5 hectares of primary forest burned and concerns for the Andes tourism lifeline. El Niño pressure on Peru’s crops: Peru’s blueberry harvest faces higher risk from El Niño—threatening yields and export costs—while the wider agribusiness sector braces for weather-driven price shocks. Biodiversity spotlight with Peru links: The American Museum of Natural History reported 70+ new species found in 2025, including a mouse opossum in the Peruvian Andes, underscoring how much biodiversity remains undiscovered. Indigenous climate solutions debate: Mongabay highlights Indigenous leaders in the Peruvian Amazon pushing back on one-size-fits-all “sustainable” labels, arguing solutions must fit local realities and governance. Andean cat camera-trap breakthrough: Researchers captured rare footage of the Andean cat and her kitten in Peru, adding urgency to conservation for a highly endangered species. Peru’s anti-illegal mining stance: Coverage notes Peru reaffirming its commitment to crack down on illegal mining in the Amazon.

Illegal Mining Crackdown: Peru’s illegal mining boom hit USD 3,355 million (Oct 2024–Oct 2025), with river dredges, deforestation and mercury pollution driving habitat loss and health risks across the Amazon, threatening Indigenous communities and protected areas. El Niño Food Risks: A potentially strong El Niño is expected to peak during Peru’s blueberry harvest, raising the odds of disrupted flowering, lower yields and higher export costs—an early warning for broader agribusiness and food prices. Machu Picchu Fire Watch: A wildfire in the Machu Picchu area has burned about 1.5 hectares of primary forest, putting pressure on tourism’s environmental safeguards. Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions: New reporting highlights Indigenous governance and local knowledge in the Amazon as practical climate and biodiversity tools—while also showing why top-down “sustainable” labels can fail on the ground. Wildlife Conservation Spotlight: Researchers captured rare footage of the Andean cat with her kitten, underscoring how camera-trap monitoring and habitat protection are vital for one of the Americas’ most endangered wild cats.

Amazon Illegal Mining Crackdown: Peru’s Environment Minister Vladimiro Huaroc reaffirmed the Fujimori government’s commitment to fight illegal mining in the Amazon, highlighting coordinated patrols around the Nanay River basin and the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, including monitoring fuel and supplies used by illegal operations. El Niño Food Risks: A strengthening El Niño is expected to disrupt Peru’s northern blueberry harvest during peak production, raising export costs and threatening yields—an added pressure point for Peru’s wider agribusiness and fishing economy. Wildlife Under Bird Flu Threat: Reports from Australia describe H5N1 bird flu spreading across multiple states, with confirmed mass mortality in wildlife—another reminder of how fast outbreaks can ripple through ecosystems. Biodiversity Spotlight: Researchers captured rare footage of the Andean cat and her kitten after years of camera-trap monitoring, underscoring how habitat fragmentation is pushing the species toward extreme risk. Climate Justice Push: A UNEP report says countries are turning “just transition” pledges into laws and court decisions, arguing climate action must be fair for workers, Indigenous communities, and future generations.

Amazon Health Access: In San Lorenzo (Loreto), indigenous families face life-or-death delays for care as referrals to Yurimaguas or Iquitos can take up to 15 hours by river, with limited pediatric ICU capacity worsening outcomes for children and teens. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Peru’s Environment Minister Vladimiro Huaroc reaffirmed the Fujimori government’s push against illegal mining in the Amazon, highlighting coordinated monitoring at the Yarana surveillance post in the Nanay River basin within the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve. El Niño Warning: Scientists warn “Super El Niño” could intensify extreme weather across Latin America—bringing severe droughts in some areas and torrential rains, flooding, and landslides in others, with knock-on effects for Peru’s marine ecosystems and fisheries. Machu Picchu Fire Impact: Peru continues to monitor a wildfire in the Machu Picchu area that has burned about 1.5 hectares of primary forest since Monday, raising concerns for tourism and forest protection. Peru Brand Spotlight: Olympic gymnast Simone Biles visited Cusco and Lima as part of the Lima 2027 countdown, with PromPeru promoting the Peru Brand’s message of identity, culture, biodiversity, and gastronomy.

El Niño watch for Peru: A “Super El Niño” is building in the Pacific, with scientists warning it could bring harsher droughts and torrential rains across Latin America—raising risks for Peru’s water supplies, agriculture, and coastal marine life. Amazon climate knowledge under threat: A Peruvian Amazon biologist says Indigenous knowledge can help tackle climate and biodiversity loss, but mining, deforestation, and a widening generational knowledge gap are weakening that protection. Machu Picchu wildfire pressure: Peru continues to monitor a Machu Picchu forest fire that has burned primary forest and is already testing tourism’s defenses. Peru media freedom in focus: Peru’s anti–foreign funding vetting law is being challenged in court by investigative outlets, after a Lima ruling struck down the law’s most restrictive provisions. Energy investment signal: Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ has invested in Inkia Energy, Peru’s largest independent power producer, backing a renewables-heavy pipeline. Carbon markets momentum: Peru joins a growing coalition to expand high-integrity carbon credit demand ahead of COP31.

Energy Investment: Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ is investing in Peru’s power sector via Inkia Energy, backing the country’s largest independent producer with a diversified hydro, gas, solar and wind portfolio (2.6 GW operating; 4+ GW in development). Climate & Work Impacts: The ILO warns El Niño (2026–2027) could hit jobs and incomes across Latin America and the Caribbean, with informal, rural and outdoor workers most exposed, and knock-on risks for food security and child labour. Biodiversity & Health: Japan’s zoo says all four Humboldt penguins died from avian malaria; the species is native to Peru and Chile, raising questions about how warmer conditions affect wildlife in captivity. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Peru’s anti-NGO law is being challenged in court by investigative outlets, after provisions let officials effectively veto foreign-funded reporting. Indigenous Culture: UNESCO and Peru’s culture ministry, with AJE Group, are supporting revitalization of Taushiro language and culture in Loreto through community-led programs. Politics & Environment Risk: Keiko Fujimori was sworn in amid protests, with critics warning emergency powers could shape how Peru responds to climate shocks like El Niño.

Machu Picchu Fire Watch: Peru’s Environment Ministry says a wildfire inside the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary burned about 1.5 hectares of primary forest, triggering train disruptions and raising alarms about how steep, combustible Andean slopes can turn small blazes into major tourism risks. Amazon Enforcement: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru launched Operation Green Shield 2026, a coordinated crackdown on Amazon environmental crime that led to 800+ arrests and major seizures tied to illegal logging, mining, and wildlife trafficking. El Niño Food Shock: The UN World Food Programme warns intensifying El Niño could drive acute hunger for 50 million people, as heat, drought, and flooding collide with strained food systems and rising fertilizer costs. Water in the Sky: New research maps “aerial rivers” of moisture over South America, highlighting how these persistent atmospheric pathways can make or break rainfall and water security under climate change. Peru Climate Risk Response: Peru’s president says the country will act in a coordinated manner to mitigate El Niño impacts. Agriculture Stress in Piura: Record winter warmth is hurting Peru’s mango flowering in Piura, with early estimates putting flowering near 10% and threatening next season’s harvest. Regional Security Drills: PANAMAX 2026 brought Peru and other partners into multinational planning focused on protecting the Panama Canal and regional readiness.

Machu Picchu Wildfire: A forest fire in Peru’s Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary has affected about 1.5 hectares of primary forest since Monday, with Sernanp reporting a mixed surface-and-underground blaze near Poques hill and difficult conditions like steep slopes and falling rocks; brigades and military support are fighting it while Peru’s tourism authorities keep monitoring. El Niño & Water Aid: Coca-Cola Peru and Arca Continental Lindley say they’ll invest $1 billion over five years and also back “Coastal El Niño” response with 2 million liters of water plus blankets made from recycled PET, alongside drinking-water and sewage infrastructure for Pucusana residents. Amazon Fire Prevention: A community-led Amazon fire-management effort, Paamari, highlights how local prevention and ancestral practices are being used to reduce repeat burn disasters like the 2023 Tsiquireni fire. Pollution Justice: A U.S. case tied to decades of smelter pollution in La Oroya ended in a reported $150 million settlement for 1,373 residents, with Peru’s cleanup obligations still criticized as slow to implement. Carbon Markets Push: COP31 host Türkiye joined a coalition to grow high-integrity carbon markets, aiming to scale corporate demand for credits and climate finance.

Amazon fire resilience in Peru: In the Ene River basin, Asháninka communities like Tsiquireni are reclaiming ancestral fire management after devastating 2023 blazes—showing how prevention and local response matter more than late suppression. Machu Picchu rail disruption: A wildfire near the only rail corridor forced PeruRail to suspend service and cancel departures, stranding hundreds and underlining how climate-stressed slopes threaten tourism’s lifeline. Coastal El Niño support and water works: Coca-Cola Peru and Arca Continental Lindley plan to invest $865.6m in Peru over five years, including 2m liters of water and recycled-PET blankets for affected families, plus drinking water and sewage infrastructure for Pucusana. Amazon environmental crime crackdown: Operation Green Shield 2026 across five Amazon countries netted 839 arrests and seized illegal timber, minerals, and equipment, while rescuing thousands of animals. Toxic smelter justice in Peru: A Peruvian cardinal hailed a $150m settlement for 1,373 people allegedly poisoned by the La Oroya smelter as a “historic milestone.”

Toxic Legacy & Justice: Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto called a $150m out-of-court settlement for 1,373 people poisoned as children in La Oroya a “historic milestone,” as the long-running case against Doe Run (Renco Group) moves through civil trials. Amazon Enforcement: Operation Green Shield 2026—run July 15–31 by police from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—netted 839 arrests, seized about 9.9 million cubic feet of illegal timber, 195 tons of minerals and equipment, and rescued 3,000+ live animals while recovering 430+ dead ones tied to wildlife trafficking. El Niño Preparedness: Peru’s new President Keiko Fujimori declared a national emergency focused on organized crime and El Niño threats, promising river de-silting, river defenses, watershed protection, and rapid logistics for food, water and medicine. Water & Recycling Investment: Fujimori also announced Coca-Cola and Arca Continental will invest $1bn in Peru, including $500m for neighborhood store infrastructure and recycling water, plus $90m via Works for Taxes for potable water and sewerage in Pucusana. Climate Risk to Power: A report on Southeast Asia’s fragile grids highlights how extreme storms can trigger major blackouts, underscoring the challenge of upgrading transmission for clean energy growth.

Amazon Enforcement: UAE-led Operation Green Shield 2026 wrapped up after 17 days, coordinating police from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to hit illegal mining, logging, wildlife trafficking, fuel smuggling and land grabbing across the Amazon Basin—839 arrests, 1,045 field actions, and more than $280 million in seized assets, plus rescues of over 3,000 live animals. El Niño Response in Peru: Peru’s new president, Keiko Fujimori, declared a national emergency focused on organized crime and El Niño threats, promising river de-silting, defenses, watershed protection, and rapid logistics for food, water and medicine, with support for farmers—while the fishing sector remains largely unaddressed amid anchovy impacts. Climate Risk & Governance: A new credit outlook warns Latin America faces hurdles in the critical minerals boom as regulatory and infrastructure bottlenecks slow processing and refining—an issue that can shape how fast extraction expands versus how well ecosystems are protected. Wildlife Health Watch: Australia reported a deadly H5N1 bird flu outbreak with mass deaths among greater crested terns, raising alarms about spillover risks to other wildlife after similar impacts elsewhere. Peru Conservation Spotlight: A Peru-based rainforest group says it faced trouble running ads using “Amazon” on Google Ads, and Jeff Bezos publicly stepped in after the issue was raised online.