Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Paraná River fishing bans and migration management

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Paraná River fishing restrictions lifted in Argentina as fish migration continues

Authorities in the Argentine provinces of Corrientes and Chaco implemented extraordinary fishing bans on specific stretches of the Paraná River, between kilometers 1109 and 1150, due to the detection of exceptionally lar

Chilean water security and infrastructure initiatives

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Latin American nations implement water management and climate preparedness measures

Chile has initiated several programs and infrastructure projects to address water security and scarcity, particularly in rural and agricultural sectors. Initially, the National Irrigation Commission (CNR) announced fund

Colombia earthquake: reconstruction, fires, and aid efforts

39 clusters · 784 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Social subsidy programs activated in Colombia and Dominican Republic

Recovery efforts are intensifying following the August 10 earthquake, described as the strongest in Colombia during the 21st century. While official reports confirm 335 deaths and 4,516 injuries, the UNDP estimates total

Invasive hippopotamus management in Colombia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia Ministry of Environment plans new strategy for hippopotamus control

A legal ruling in Antioquia has prompted urgent action regarding the invasive hippopotamus population in the Nare River. A judge ordered environmental authorities to implement a control plan to protect local students, fi

Global World Cleanup Day initiatives

2 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: World Cleanup Day event in Hulhumalé collects 282kg of waste

World Cleanup Day initiatives continue to mobilize global efforts to address waste and environmental pollution. The United Nations maintains that food waste accounts for approximately 19% of available food, contributing

Argentina water quality and environmental litigation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Regional updates across Argentina and Paraguay

Legal and regulatory actions regarding water quality and environmental protection are being implemented across various regions of Argentina. In San Luis, the agency San Luis Agua has increased monitoring of reservoirs a

Colombian Environment Minister recusal

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Colombia Environment Minister recused from Santurbán paramo decisions

Colombian Minister of Environment Fabio Arjona has been recused from making decisions regarding the delimitation of the Santurbán paramo. The Council of Ministers accepted the impediment on September 10 following a chall

South American environmental sustainability initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Sustainable livestock management initiatives expand in Argentina and Bolivia

Various South American nations are implementing initiatives to promote environmental sustainability through specialized training and resource management. In the Amazonian regions of Colombia and Peru, efforts have focus

Guinea single-use plastic ban implementation

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Guinea implements measures to combat plastic waste

The Guinean government is finalizing a regulatory framework to ban the production, importation, and commercialization of single-use plastic products, with a target completion date of September 20, 2026. A joint decree si

Cartagena urban, tourism, and biodiversity development

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Cartagena joins Colombia's BiodiverCiudades strategy

Cartagena is implementing urban and infrastructural upgrades to improve public spaces and tourism. In the Chambacú sector, developments include the recovery of the Espíritu del Manglar Park, the creation of the Plaza de

Jaguar sightings in Argentina and Paraguay

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Jaguar and cub sighted in San Pedro del Paraná

Recent sightings of jaguars in South America indicate the presence of the species in various regional habitats. In Argentina’s Esteros del Iberá region, a female jaguar was observed seeking refuge in a tree after being p

WRC Rally Paraguay Concludes with Fourmaux Third

12 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Paraguay WRC Rally 2026 exceeds targets amid infrastructure calls

The 2026 WRC Rally Paraguay has concluded, marked by both competitive intensity and environmental milestones. As the event entered its final stage, 68.16 kilometers of timed competition remained, featuring five special t

Colombian infrastructure and connectivity projects

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Regional infrastructure and housing initiatives announced in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico

Colombia is undertaking significant infrastructure developments to improve regional connectivity and environmental integration. One major project involves the construction of the Túnel del Toyo, also known as the Túnel

Colombia environmental governance and policy implementation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Colombia renews presidential representatives to environmental authorities

The Colombian government has initiated several measures to strengthen environmental governance and regional coordination. In early August, the administration began implementing the Escazu Agreement, a regional treaty des