AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWaste & Circular Economy: Nicaragua is pushing a national strategy to turn waste into business opportunities, with Marena and Managua’s mayor highlighting recycling support for entrepreneurs, plus the Japan-backed Floating School, the Ecomóvil house-to-house solid-waste program, and a Managua treatment plant handling 1,500 tons of waste daily. Wildlife & Climate Signals: Reports from Southern California describe the first-ever recorded natural nesting of olive ridley sea turtles on the U.S. West Coast, with two nesting events near Seal Beach and Huntington Beach; eggs are being monitored and sites fenced off. Environmental Defenders Under Pressure: A Global Witness report says 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America at the center (85% of deaths), underscoring ongoing risks tied to land and resource conflicts. Civic Space & Regulation: A new rights-focused report warns Latin America is seeing “excessively controlling” laws that restrict civil society, including cases naming Nicaragua among countries where minor compliance issues can trigger severe sanctions. Coffee & Health Claims: A review of “healthy” coffee labels finds standards vary widely, with certifications and testing practices not always matching the broad wellness language on packaging.
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