AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate & Water Management: Itaipú began a controlled 10-day release of water after heavy El Niño rains raised the Paraná River basin, aiming to protect the dam’s generating units while coordinating with downstream systems to reduce flood risk in Paraguay and Argentina. Biodiversity in the City: Paraguay’s white-eared opossum breeding season is underway, with experts warning that domestic dogs are the biggest threat and urging residents not to leave food out overnight. Urban Sustainability: Asunción’s “Green Asunción” plan is pushing greener transport, more trees, better public spaces, and rainwater management, led by MADES with UNDP and multiple ministries and the municipality. Environment, Trade & Agriculture: A regional soybean testing network (RRECSO-Americas) is expanding standardized cultivar trials across Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Peru to improve adaptation data for producers. Public Health & Prevention: Gilead and PAHO announced a new regional pathway to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP access across 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Paraguay. Wildlife & Habitat: A Paraguay bird feature highlights the endangered Chopi Sa’yju (saffron-cowled blackbird) and how wetland and grassland loss is silencing its song. Energy & Investment Dispute: ATOME PLC filed a notice of dispute and intent to arbitrate with Paraguay under the UK-Paraguay investment treaty over the Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project.
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