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.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
