AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSevere Weather: A massive hailstorm hit Asunción and nearby areas, with tennis-ball-sized hail, smashed windscreens, damaged homes and cars, and thousands left without electricity; authorities warned of continued thunderstorm and hail risks. Protected Landscapes: Into the Wild spotlights Ñacunday National Park in Alto Paraná, home to the Salto Ñacunday 40-metre cascade and a surviving Atlantic Forest fragment that supports wildlife corridors. Culture in the Storm: Asunción’s Words And Sound Festival 2026 drew crowds despite a stormy ending, mixing book and vinyl fairs with live talks and performances. Climate Extremes: Paraguay recorded a new 74-year temperature record across more than a dozen localities, underscoring intensifying heat linked to broader regional climate swings. Biodiversity Spotlight: Paraguay marks Latin America and the Caribbean Bat Day, highlighting bat conservation efforts and the role of bats in healthy ecosystems. Sustainability in Practice: Paraguay’s public procurement agency DNCP improved tracking of sustainable procurement by adding sustainability clauses into e-GP and measuring uptake via an internal dashboard. Connectivity & Resilience: A thought experiment on what happens if Paraguay loses internet for 24 hours shows how deeply daily life now depends on online services.
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