AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpace & Environment: A new discussion on light pollution shows how artificial night skyglow is shrinking what people can see, while separate reporting highlights climate-driven habitat loss for Brazil’s migratory shorebirds and warns rising seas, garbage and heat are stressing coastal ecosystems. Climate Risk for LatAm: UBS flags a strong El Niño as a fresh inflation and rate-cut risk, with Colombia singled out as especially exposed to food, electricity and infrastructure shocks. Digital Infrastructure: PCL expands its U.S. data center leadership as global computing demand doubles by 2031, and Microsoft/Google push passkeys and security keys deeper into workplace authentication. AI Governance in the Caribbean: UNESCO and CARICOM back a regional AI policy roadmap aimed at humane, ethical use and practical national rollout. Mobility & Connectivity: Cebu Pacific plans Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout in 2027, and Uber confirms advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero—potentially reshaping food delivery across Latin America and beyond. Regional Trade & Energy: Canada’s FinDev Canada pledges $125M in Brazil financing for sustainable jet fuel/diesel and electricity grid upgrades, alongside wildfire and customs cooperation. Ports & Logistics: Valenciaport hosts UNCTAD training for modern port management with professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Health & Policy: Vietnam accelerates VNeID digital identity links across ASEAN, but execution bottlenecks and weak data sharing remain.
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