The Gran Chaco Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future 2025

Call to action to accelerate the sustainable development of the Gran Chaco While significant efforts have been made by civil society to support the Gran Chaco’s sustainability, there remain substantial opportunities for other key stakeholders to further contribute to a more resilient and inclusive development model for the region. Investors –Invest in sustainable solutions aimed at restoring degraded lands in the Gran Chaco, supporting ecosystem conservation projects and certification mechanisms for deforestation- free products. –Invest in agricultural and livestock production in non-high conservation areas, supporting projects that promote economically, environmentally and socially sustainable systems such as regenerative agriculture, livestock, or MBGI (forest management with integrated livestock). –Invest in carbon credits and participate in payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes that generate financial returns and environmental benefits. Financial sector (e.g. banks, economic authorities) –Design green financial schemes that encourage the adoption and expansion of clean technologies and sustainable practices in the productive sector, including loans targeting sustainable production activities and ecological restoration. –Evaluate and mitigate environmental and social risks when granting loans, ensuring that financed projects comply with regulatory conservation standards. –Collaborate with governmental economic authorities to create a robust green taxonomy that defines and classifies sustainable economic activities, enabling the development of effective green financial mechanisms and ensuring alignment with conservation goals.Producers (e.g. farmers, ranchers) –Implement sustainable production practices, such as regenerative agriculture, sustainable livestock farming and agroforestry on degraded or agricultural lands, avoiding expansion into native vegetation areas. –Establish partnerships with technical or academic organizations to create innovative initiatives that improve productivity while ensuring ecosystem sustainability. –Participate in traceability schemes to demonstrate transparency in the production system. Corporate actors (e.g. traders, downstream companies, processors) –Adopt explicit, measurable commitments to protecting the Gran Chaco biome, underpinned by robust monitoring systems and transparent reporting to ensure accountability to stakeholders. –Strengthen and expand current initiatives at farm and value chain levels, providing clear and traceable information that builds trust with investors, clients and civil society. –Support fair and effective compensation mechanisms for producers implementing conservation practices, while prioritizing their needs and incentives within core business strategies. The Gran Chaco: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future 47