AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgriculture & Food Security: Paraguay’s agricultural research institute IPTA unveiled new cassava varieties (plus sweet potato, tomato, and pepper) developed over four years to better fit local climate and sanitary conditions, aiming to speed adoption through public-private collaboration and boost smallholder incomes. Biodiversity & Conservation: A Todo Pulmón Paraguay Respira kicked off registrations for the 15th anniversary “Colosos de la Tierra” tree-recognition campaign, inviting communities to nominate standout native trees and protected-area champions. Public Health & Water/Sanitation: PAHO convened national program managers across the Americas to accelerate trachoma elimination, stressing primary health care plus water, sanitation, and hygiene alongside eye health, with Paraguay among participating countries. Climate & Disaster Risk: Reports warn that a “Super Niño 2026” could drive extreme rainfall and a major Paraná River rise, with uncertainty on where impacts will hit hardest but clear concern for evacuation and water-resource planning across Paraguay-linked basins. Circular Economy & Pollution: A Saudi-led push to manage e-waste highlights the need for safer recycling frameworks to protect health—especially for vulnerable groups—while supporting a circular economy.
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