America Uruguay A binational research center for life sciences has been established with Brazil to boost regional collaboration in biotechnology, health, and biociences, with shared governance and joint programs
America Uruguay Three islands on the Uruguay River have been donated to the country by philanthropist Gilbert Butler to expand protected areas and launch the binational “Peace Park” with Argentina, boosting conservation and low-impact ecotourism in over 21.000 hectares
America Uruguay Wildfires have ravaged over 2.000 hectares in Uruguay amid extreme heat and drought, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving military helicopters and local authorities to contain the flames
America Uruguay Plans to expand forest monocultures and ease environmental oversight have been criticized for deepening Uruguay’s water crisis, degrading ecosystems, and displacing rural communities without delivering meaningful economic benefits
America Uruguay Molecular DNA markers, AI image recognition systems like ZoomAgri and systematic field sampling have been implemented to protect plant breeders' rights in seed industry, enhancing transparency and ensuring farmers' access to top-tier technologies