AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBiodiversity Breakthrough: Honduras has completed its first modern mammal inventory in nearly 30 years, compiling 227 native species (plus 3 introduced rodents) in an eight-year, multi-country research effort published in ZooKeys—work that also flags up to 28 more species could be confirmed. Climate Pressure: New Copernicus-based analysis says July 2026 tied for the hottest July on record, with extreme heat hitting parts of Central America and the Sahel—raising fresh concerns for food security and health. AgTech Push: IICA selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica (Sept. 7–10), including Harvverse from Honduras, aiming to speed up digital transformation in agrifood. Nearshore Jobs: ibex says it met with Honduras’ president and investment minister to expand BPO and customer service, planning to hire 400 people in Tegucigalpa by end of 2026. Indigenous Tech Ethics: PARLACEN urged Central American states to strengthen indigenous inclusion and protect rights while promoting ethical, responsible technology use.
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