AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife Conservation: A jaguar with its cub was spotted near the Tebicuary River in Itapúa, with police reporting the encounter to the San Rafael Natural Reserve—an encouraging sign for a critically endangered species and a reminder that biological corridors must be protected where forests and farms meet. Deforestation & Supply Chains: A Reuters/Global Witness investigation links UK retailers (including B&Q and Waitrose) to Paraguayan charcoal tied to Gran Chaco deforestation, raising pressure on enforcement of deforestation-free supply rules as Paraguay seeks closer EU trade ties. Carbon Markets & Cooperation: Taiwan and Paraguay are moving ahead on a pilot carbon credit project for five hectares of woodland in Paraguay’s Chaco, aiming to test practical verification and transfer methods under a 2025 memorandum. Climate Risk & Resilience: Super El Niño is shaping South America’s winter with a north-south weather split, with Paraguay among areas facing wetter conditions—while broader forecasts warn of heat, wildfire, and food insecurity risks. Clean Transport Push: Paraguay’s electric vehicle push is framed as both an environmental shift and an economic strategy to cut fuel import dependence using the country’s largely renewable electricity. Forestry Industry Spotlight: Expo Madera 2026 opens in Asunción to showcase forestry opportunities and jobs, positioning the sector as a future growth engine.
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