AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology agency says El Niño is expected to shape weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027, raising flood risk; the government has started preventive work like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Wildfire Health Angle: A global animal-health group warns that more intense fires tied to climate change are harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to bring veterinarians into prevention and response planning. Heritage & Local Livelihoods at Asunción Port: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocating to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre during restoration, keeping artisan commerce running while the National Secretariat of Culture coordinates protection of historic heritage. Indigenous Plant Knowledge Preserved: FACEN-UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species and highlighting threats from deforestation and land-use change. Clean Energy, New Tech in Paraguay: HIVE says it’s scaling hydro-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay using surplus Itaipú-linked electricity, while a separate report highlights Paraguay’s role in AI computing plans.
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