The Gran Chaco spans more than 1 million km² - but it’s being destroyed by unsustainable #farming styles, and is often overlooked in favour of its better-known neighbours, the #Amazon and the #Cerrado. The World Economic Forum has published a white paper, The Gran Chaco: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future, which outlines essential steps to protecting this critical ecosystem. Read it here: https://ow.ly/7uCB50Xz9O1
A Turning Point for the Chaco The Gran Chaco is no longer just a forest under threat. It is a proving ground for a new development model where economic strength and ecological stewardship advance together. With regenerative agriculture, sustainable ranching and nature finance at scale, the region can transform risk into resilience and depletion into renewal. Its future depends on bold collaboration. When governments, investors, industry and Indigenous communities align around long term value instead of short term extraction, the Chaco becomes more than a carbon sink or biodiversity reserve. It becomes a global landmark for how humanity chooses to grow without destroying what sustains us.
It’s striking how often regions like the Gran Chaco get less attention despite carrying 1 massive share of the world’s biodiversity. When ecosystems are overlooked, the damage usually accelerates long before the world notices. The idea of pairing economic growth with regenerative practices feels like the onl
“The Gran Chaco may be overlooked, but its loss will cost us dearly. If we destroy nature today for selfish needs, tomorrow will be far worse for mankind. Sustainable action isn’t optional — it’s our only path to a livable future.”