Opportunities to Reduce Emissions and Support Sustainable Livestock Production in the Republic of Paraguay

The report details the economic importance of Paraguay's livestock sector, which contributes approximately 12% of the national GDP, while highlighting its role as a major emitter of methane. It identifies a significant gap in productivity, noting that 85% of producers are small-scale and only 22% use improved genetics with technical assistance. The document argues that increasing efficiency—through genetic improvement, reproductive technologies, and regenerative pasture management—can simultaneously reduce emission intensity and increase profitability. It references Paraguay's NDC 3.0 goal to reduce emissions by 20% by 2030, with a specific target of mitigating 2,570.3 kt CO2eq through Good Livestock Production Practices. The report concludes with recommendations for a multi-sectoral roadmap, the development of green financial products like Brazil's Eco-Invest, and the creation of a permanent inter-institutional working group to monitor climate goals.

• The livestock sector is a critical economic driver for Paraguay, contributing roughly 12% of the national GDP, which is valued at USD 5,800 million, and employing approximately 272,000 people.
• Paraguay's livestock sector is a primary source of national greenhouse gas emissions; in 2021, it accounted for 50.3% of total national emissions, with 76.2% of that figure coming from methane produced by enteric fermentation.

APA

Diaz, G. R., Ferreira, F., & Holley, P. G. (2026). Opportunities to Reduce Emissions and Support Sustainable Livestock Production in the Republic of Paraguay. Clean Air Task Force. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164302/paraguay-workshop-report.pdf

Chicago

Diaz, Gustavo Ruiz, Fernanda Ferreira, and Paula García Holley. Opportunities to Reduce Emissions and Support Sustainable Livestock Production in the Republic of Paraguay. Clean Air Task Force, 2026. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164302/paraguay-workshop-report.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{diaz2026opportunities, author = {Diaz, Gustavo Ruiz and Ferreira, Fernanda and Holley, Paula García}, title = {{Opportunities to Reduce Emissions and Support Sustainable Livestock Production in the Republic of Paraguay}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, year = {2026}, month = may, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164302/paraguay-workshop-report.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }