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

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

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

Ranked as the Latin American country with the highest quality of life in 2025, Uruguay has surpassed global powers like the US, Japan, and Switzerland due to its political stability, safety, healthcare, and environmental conditions