AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGlacier crisis in Switzerland: New measurements show Swiss glaciers lost about 5.5% of ice volume in 2026, and nearly 20% since 2021, with heatwaves and low winter snow driving the melt. Water stress hits communities: The Lac des Brenets on the Swiss-French border has dried up, with “HELP/SOS” signs on the lakebed as drought, heat and even underground drainage fissures disrupt tourism and local life. Local climate resilience under pressure: Reports also warn that even high-altitude forests are losing drought resilience, raising the risk of natural hazards. Biodiversity and land use: A new lizard species was described from Peru’s Andes, adding to the growing picture of biodiversity under pressure worldwide. Food and farming impacts: A study links pesticide exposure in farm children to both field drift and household pesticide use, highlighting how environmental harm reaches homes. Cocoa landscape shift: Barry Callebaut is testing assisted natural regeneration alongside planting to build more resilient cocoa farms.
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