AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate and Health: Paraguay is one of only five countries with a target to cut black carbon in its climate plan, according to a new global scorecard linking climate action with public health. Grasslands: A new study warns that declining plant diversity could reduce grassland carbon uptake by as much as 50% in some regions, including Paraguay, underscoring the value of protecting native plant communities. Floods and Extreme Weather: Paraná River flooding forced the evacuation of about 100 families in Ciudad del Este after heavy rain. In nearby Argentina, rising Iguazú River levels briefly closed access to the falls; authorities cited El Niño-linked rainfall. Chaco Reserve: Paraguay submitted updated information to UNESCO on the Chaco Biosphere Reserve, where deforestation for farming and cattle ranching threatens ecosystems and Indigenous communities, including the Ayoreo-Totobiegosode in voluntary isolation.
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