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1 – 10 of 36Such impacts look set to worsen, affecting biodiversity and human society alike. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas suggests, in its worst-case scenario…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273461
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Water shortages have seen states of emergency declared in both Bolivia and Peru.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216476
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As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283373
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The impacts on infrastructure and agriculture have been severe. These have exposed the vulnerabilities of community defences and the weakness of state agencies in responding to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276800
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New anti-drug policies are designed to encourage coca producers to switch to alternative crops and provide mechanisms for them to become landowners. Alternative development…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205733
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The elections were the first real test of the strength of President Lenin Moreno’s reformed Alianza Pais (AP), which has splintered since former President Rafael Correa left…
A wave of forest fires has devastated a large area of central-southern Chile, raising questions about the country's preparedness for climate change but also further undermining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217608
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Petro is uncomfortable with public-private partnerships, but appears willing to look beyond that in pursuit of broader development goals; improved infrastructure is considered…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274590
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COLOMBIA: Hydroelectric pressures set to increase
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES207728
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COLOMBIA: Dam reopening will relieve power shortages