AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño and food security: The UN’s WFP warns El Niño is strengthening through 2026 and could become one of the strongest on record, raising risks of droughts, floods and hunger—especially where conflict and poverty already strain food systems. Climate risk mapping: FAO says new El Niño could hit high-risk farming and grazing areas across the Sahel, southern Africa, South Asia, Central America’s dry corridor and the Caribbean, with drought probabilities above 50% in some croplands. World Cup, Curacao’s historic moment: Curacao—world football’s smallest World Cup nation—earned its first-ever point by holding Ecuador 0-0 in Kansas City, powered by goalkeeper Eloy Room’s standout saves. World Cup, Messi’s record: Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup finals history, netting 17th and 18th goals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 and booked the knockout stage. Colombia election shock: Abelardo de la Espriella surged to a narrow Colombia presidential win, signaling a rightward shift in Latin America and a boost for Trump-backed politics. Fisheries cooperation: Countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration to boost fisheries transparency and crack down on illegal fishing by sharing vessel information across borders. Energy and trade: The US approved its first floating LNG export terminal, a potential shift for how LNG projects are financed and built.
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