Paysandú and Posadas host regional congresses on governance and urban forestry

Paysandú, Uruguay, will host the National Congress of Councilors from October 9 to 11. Approximately 170 attendees, including representatives from the National Party, Colorado Party, Frente Amplio, Coalición Republicana, and Cabildo Abierto, will participate. The event will utilize the Paysandú Departmental Board and the Document Management and Archive Unit for various commission meetings. Discussions will focus on departmental needs and national issues, including the environmental impacts of El Niño.

In Posadas, Argentina, the VII National Congress of Arboriculture and Urban Forests will take place from October 8 to 10. The event brings together specialists, researchers, and public managers to discuss the role of urban trees in climate regulation, innovation in arboriculture, and public policy for resilient cities. Held at the Parque del Conocimiento, the congress aims to connect urban environments with the natural world through technical workshops and debates.