AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeforestation-linked charcoal: UK retailers including B&Q and Waitrose are selling barbecue charcoal traced to Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, tied to forestry firm Taruma, according to Global Witness—raising fresh scrutiny as Paraguay seeks deeper EU trade ties. Biodiversity under pressure: A report highlights “forgotten fauna” like freshwater river sharks and rays facing higher extinction risk, underscoring how little is known about non-marine species. Plastic pollution hotspots: A new study flags Paraguay among Latin American “plastic pollution hotspots,” warning that imported waste and weak local systems are driving leakage into the environment with public health impacts. Carbon market rules: Industry and NGOs are pushing back on proposed UN carbon credit changes meant to protect against reversals from fire, drought, or logging—an integrity fight with direct consequences for land-use projects. Forestry industry push: Paraguay’s lumber sector is promoting Expo Madera 2026 in Asunción, pitching forestry as a jobs and growth engine while addressing environmental concerns. Local procurement access: Paraguay is using AI to help micro, small, and medium enterprises find tenders they can realistically win, after evidence showed fewer than 9% of contracting money reaches MSMEs.
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