AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: A new FACEN-UNA guide documents how Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa use 38 wild edible plants, aiming to protect biocultural heritage as deforestation and land-use change pressure the Atlantic Forest. Urban Greening: Asunción’s Municipal Plant Nursery in Caballero Park is being renovated to boost production and support city tree-planting, with work running from August into late 2026. Wildlife & Conservation: Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering season is underway, with biologists explaining why these deciduous trees “explode” into blooms as leaves drop. Energy & Climate Resilience: Itaipú’s 2025 generation rose 8.6% to 72.9 million MWh, with 36% allocated to Paraguay—covering most of its electricity needs. AgTech & Food Systems: IICA and a jury selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica, including Paraguay’s Froniva, as the region pushes digital transformation in agrifood. Water Pollution Watch: Mongabay reporting on Pilcomayo River pollution is reaching Bolivia’s parliament, spotlighting contamination risks in the wider basin. Nature for Visitors: A guide highlights birdwatching near Asunción, pointing to nearby wetlands and reserves for resident and migratory species.
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