Forest4life Paraguay

About this project

Despite more than ten years of sustained economic growth (average of 4.4%), Paraguay still faces a number of economic and social challenges, which have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The level of inequality remains amongst the highest on the continent, while informality and poor diversification of the economy hamper sustainable and inclusive development.Paraguayan economy has been based on extensive use of its abundant natural resources, especially land and water for hydroelectric production (which makes up to almost 100% of the energy mix). This makes Paraguay very vulnerable to climate change. Diversification and sustainable use of these resources are key to reduce vulnerability and make the country more resilient.The use of land and water for agricultural and livestock development increased pressure on the environment. Paraguay has one of the highest rates of forest loss in the world. Forest ecosystems are under increasing pressure also due to forest fires, lack of conservation management capacities, increasing large-scale illegal plantations (mainly marijuana, even within protected areas), and illegal extraction of wood/coal for energy in off-grid communities.The limited capacity and fragmentation of government institutions, and the poor dialogue with businesses, civil society and local communities, as well as the limited use of existing incentives to conserve forests and promote sustainable management practices aggravate these challenges. Any attempt…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Paraguay

Sectors

Forestry policy and administrative managementBiodiversityWater resources conservation (including data collection)Non-agricultural alternative developmentEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributes

Places

PY - Paraguay

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2022-ACT-61278.

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