AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Flood Pulse in Paraguay: Itaipú began controlled spillway openings for 10 days after heavy El Niño rains raised Paraná River levels, aiming to protect the dam’s generating units and coordinate with downstream partners to reduce flood risk in Paraguay’s Ciudad del Este and Encarnación. Biodiversity in Focus: A new Birds of Paraguay feature spotlights the Chopi Sa’yju (Saffron-cowled Blackbird), now Endangered as wetland and grassland habitats shrink from agricultural expansion. Urban Sustainability Push: Asunción’s “Green Asunción” project (with MADES and UNDP) lays out greener transport, waste management, rainwater systems, and more trees and cycle paths to build resilience and track progress. Wildlife in Cities: Paraguay’s white-eared opossum breeding season is underway, with guidance that dogs are the biggest threat and pet owners should avoid leaving food out overnight. Climate Risk Across the Region: A regional briefing warns El Niño won’t hit Latin America the same way everywhere, but Paraguay and nearby areas are likely to see above-average rainfall and higher flood risk. Local Conservation/Community Angle: A Paraguay bird fair is set to be hosted for the first time, adding momentum for public engagement in conservation.
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