AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Flood Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology and hydrology director says El Niño is expected to influence weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027—bringing warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood risk; the government has started preventive works like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Hydropower-Backed Crypto Expansion: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling hydroelectric-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, citing 300 MW of capacity across Yguazú and Valenzuela and positioning the country’s Itaipú-linked power surplus as “clean energy” for disciplined growth. Biodiversity & Indigenous Food Knowledge: Researchers at UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species and warning that deforestation and land-use change are pressuring the Atlantic Forest and traditional food systems. Wildfire Health Warning: WOAH highlights how climate-driven wildfires are increasingly harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to fold veterinarians into prevention, response, and recovery planning as drought and extreme weather intensify. Asunción Nature-Adjacent Local Culture: Asunción’s 489th anniversary program includes citywide events like a historic municipal plant nursery renovation and public activities that keep environmental heritage in view.
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