Oportunidades para reducir emisiones y apoyar la producción ganadera sostenible en la República del Paraguay

The report identifies the livestock sector as a primary economic pillar and a major source of methane emissions in Paraguay. It argues that increasing productivity through genetic improvement, regenerative pasture management, and silvopastoral systems can simultaneously reduce emission intensity and increase profitability. The document highlights the need for integrated public policies, innovative green financing, and better local data to meet Paraguay's NDC 3.0 goals.

• The livestock sector is a critical economic driver for Paraguay, contributing approximately 12% of the national GDP, which equals USD 5,800 million, and employing around 272,000 people.
• Agriculture and livestock accounted for 50.3% of Paraguay's total national emissions in 2021, with enteric fermentation contributing 76.2% of the emissions within that sector.
• Paraguay's NDC 3.0 targets a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a specific estimated mitigation of 2,570.33 kt CO2eq by 2030 through the implementation of Good Livestock Production Practices (BPPG).
• Significant productivity gaps exist in the sector, including a low national average stocking rate of 0.8 head per hectare and a low adoption rate of improved genetics with technical assistance, which is used by only 22% of producers.
• The adoption of sustainable technologies such as silvopastoral systems and regenerative forage management can significantly increase income and reduce emissions; for example, a case study by De Raiz showed an Ecological State Index (ISE) increase from -40 in 2023 to 40 in 2025 over two years.
• The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development estimates that Paraguay has the potential to generate between USD 250 million and USD 500 million annually through carbon credits.

APA

Diaz, G. R., Ferreira, F., & Holley, P. G. (2026). Oportunidades para reducir emisiones y apoyar la producción ganadera sostenible en la República del Paraguay. Clean Air Task Force. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164306/paraguay-workshop-report_spanish.pdf

Chicago

Diaz, Gustavo Ruiz, Fernanda Ferreira, and Paula García Holley. Oportunidades para reducir emisiones y apoyar la producción ganadera sostenible en la República del Paraguay. Clean Air Task Force, 2026. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164306/paraguay-workshop-report_spanish.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{diaz2026oportunidades, author = {Diaz, Gustavo Ruiz and Ferreira, Fernanda and Holley, Paula García}, title = {{Oportunidades para reducir emisiones y apoyar la producción ganadera sostenible en la República del Paraguay}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, year = {2026}, month = may, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27164306/paraguay-workshop-report_spanish.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }