AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Energy Cooperation: Curaçao is offering Suriname oil-and-gas know-how as Suriname prepares for an energy boom, with President Jennifer Simons and Deputy PM Charles Cooper discussing capacity building on legislation, maritime safety, and environmental protection. Gold Exploration in Suriname: Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek drill results, including a 63 m intercept at 1.44 g/t Au and deeper down-dip extensions that keep multiple gold vein zones open at depth. Climate Resilience Research: A new Amazon study mapped upslope “corridors” that could help species shift uphill as warming accelerates, using forest cover, fragmentation, and protected areas to guide land protection. Rainforest vs Agribusiness: A commentary warns Suriname “will not be saved by soybeans,” arguing industrial agribusiness expansion could mean forest loss, river pollution, and fewer local jobs compared with small-scale livelihoods. Wildlife Trafficking Alert: Reports of golden monkey and tamarin trafficking networks highlight forged documents and Atlantic smuggling routes, underscoring the need for stronger wildlife enforcement across the region. Regional Climate Finance: The IFC will invest up to US$15M in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, supporting resilience and sustainability projects across 13 countries including Suriname.
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