AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoProtected Areas & Biodiversity: Paraguay marked International Day of National Parks (24 Aug) by spotlighting its 120 Protected Wild Areas and the country’s role as an ecological crossroads, with wetlands covering about 23% of territory and thousands of plant and animal species recorded. Wildlife Conservation: Asunción Zoo expanded its blue-and-yellow and red macaw habitats to improve wellbeing and support future breeding, with veterinary teams monitoring 22 native macaws and preparing new nesting boxes. Forestry & Exports: Infona reported Paraguay’s forest product exports reached US$60.08m from Jan–Jul 2026 (105,219 tonnes), up 11% in value year-on-year, with July the strongest month. Climate Risk & Food Security: A UN warning on a potentially very strong 2026-27 El Niño says it could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity, citing past floods, droughts, and harvest failures. Regional Finance for Food Systems: FAO convened Latin America and the Caribbean leaders to build a roadmap for scaling investment in agrifood systems, noting climate exposure and persistent barriers to formal finance for producers. Local Bird Spotlight: A new Paraguay bird series profile highlighted the Piririta/Guira Cuckoo, common in parks and open areas, and its loud, communal breeding habits.
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