Cooperation WWF - Paraguay

The NCEA supported an SEA for an Urban Masterplan for Chaco-i (accross the river in Asunción, Paraguay). This was done through capacity building and coaching of the team responsible for the SEA (GEAM/Altervida) at the request of the Ministry of Urbanism, Housing and Habitat. Other governmental and non-governmental entities that have a role in the Masterplan were also involved. In September 2025, the NCEA supported a study tour of Paraguayan authorities to the Netherlands in relation to planned interventions in the river to improve navigation and options for considering nature based solutions and ESIA/SEA. This exchange visit led to a request by the Paraguayan delegation for an SEA training in Asunción on the topic of SEA and strategic and sustainable planning for river navigation in the Paraguay river. The 2-day training took place in November 2025 with the participation of public institutions, civil society organizations, the private sector, and academia. WWF Netherlands and WWF-Paraguay supported these initiatives financially.