PolicyFriday, May 8, 2026Mongabay
Paraguay expanded a reserve in the Gran Chaco. Why is deforestation still rising there?
Despite the expansion of a biosphere reserve in Paraguay's Gran Chaco aimed at conserving the tropical dry forest and supporting Indigenous communities, deforestation rates continue to rise due to agricultural expansion and lack of effective enforcement of conservation measures. The ongoing environmental degradation highlights the challenges in balancing development and conservation efforts in the region.
