AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCross-border crime & carbon fraud: A new look at French Guiana highlights how a “porous” border near Suriname and Brazil can be exploited for illegal gold, cocaine trafficking, and even sophisticated carbon credit scams that funnel into European financial space. Regional transport for trade: An economist says CARICOM’s ferry plan must be cargo-first (passengers second) to stay financially viable and support lower trade costs and food security. Corentyne bridge dispute: Suriname says it already told Guyana it would fund the Corentyne bridge, while Guyana insists on a joint venture—keeping the long-running border tension in the spotlight. Disaster risk & climate readiness: EU funding supports Sendai Framework implementation in Suriname and other Caribbean states, backing disaster preparedness and recovery systems. Climate outlook: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum warns El Niño-linked warming and heat, slower drought relief, and heightened flood risk from heavy rains. Suriname mining update: Miata Metals reports new gold intersections at its Sela Creek project (Puma East), adding to Suriname’s exploration momentum. Offshore pollution risk: A study flags higher cumulative oil-spill risk from Brazil’s expanding offshore drilling, urging stronger emergency preparedness and better marine protection. Wildlife & science: Research on a dyeing poison dart frog’s gut bacteria points to possible links between rainforest biodiversity and future metabolic treatments.
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