AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForest and Mining: Saamaka communities are using satellite images, GPS mapping and patrols to document logging and mining incursions, seeking recognition for traditional forest management. The pressure is also drawing people away from woodcarving, a craft tied to community livelihoods and cultural knowledge. Climate Risks: A BMI forecast warns the 2026–27 El Niño could increase drought risks for Suriname’s cropland and hydropower, putting agricultural production and electricity supplies under pressure. Gold Exploration: Miata Metals reported drill results at its Sela Creek project, including a 43-metre interval grading 2.42 grams of gold per tonne; the company says drilling confirms mineralization over 1.5 kilometres. Bioeconomy: A new Pan-Amazon platform maps 232 public policies and programs, including measures in Suriname, to help identify support for biodiversity-based businesses and regional cooperation.
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