AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiodiversity Research: Guyana and Chicago’s Field Museum signed an agreement to advance species inventories and conservation research, building on past expeditions that recorded species new to the country and science. Conservation Finance: Four charities pledged US$12.5 million to help protect 1.5 million hectares in the Acarai-Corentyne Corridor, subject to permanent legal safeguards and Indigenous participation. President Ali urged biodiversity-rich nations to develop fundable projects, while Vice President Jagdeo said questions around biodiversity credits still need clear answers. Research Hub: The Global Biodiversity Alliance’s planned Georgetown headquarters has completed its design, and a new Commonwealth biodiversity centre will work with Iwokrama on research and training. Nature Monitoring: Indigenous youth in the Barima-Mora Passage received drones to strengthen mangrove monitoring, while upgraded mangrove data is set to inform a new Agriculture Ministry Situation Room. Science Education: UG’s regional engineering and pre-medical programmes now serve nearly 300 students, bringing science and health studies closer to communities outside Georgetown.
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