The fire advances uncontrollably within the Municipal Protected Area of Lower Paraguay, destroying the royal palm in a large scale and is already 200 meters away from the management plan of Asaí.
Community brigades and soldiers fight day and night to stop the flames, but they face a severe shortage of
equipment,
water,
ropes,
fuel and
food.
el This forest is home to a rich biodiversity and sustenance for the communities that collect and process the asaí.
Emergency is critical and support is urgent.
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Accumulation center: Paraguá neighborhood, Lázaro de Ribera street #3025
Communities Must Care for Themselves
https://revistanomadas.com/extractivismo-y-neoextractivismo-en-la-bolivia-de-las-elecciones-2025/
Communities must take responsibility for their own well-being. Friends of Mother Earth supports this by promoting Buen Vivir—a balanced, fulfilling life where public health and safety are priorities. Governments may struggle or fail to act, so we cannot rely solely on them. When inspired individuals lead, others, including leaders, will follow. Our lives depend on this proactive approach.
13 Major Companies Responsible for Deforestation
Note that #1 in this article is Cargill operating in Bolivia.
Wildfire Affected Communities
The fires get out of control and can quickly spread into communities. These communities have no effective early warning system nor means of firefighting available to them. This is what Amigos de la Tierra Madre is working to change.
Presentation to Agroenvironmental Court of Bolivia
On March 28, 2025 via remote connection, Christian Stalberg, Coordinator of Friends of Mother Earth, addressed the newly elected magistrates of the Agroenvironmental Court of Bolivia. In his presentation he emphasized two major environmental issues: illegal land clearing for agroindustry (via burning forests) and mercury contamination from artisanal mining. Stalberg referenced Bolivia’s historical dependence on extractivism and urged a shift towards self-sufficiency and economic diversification to mitigate climate change disruptions.
Key proposals included:
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- Legitimate carbon markets to generate revenue for frontline communities protecting forests.
- Safer alternatives to mercury in gold mining, citing Indonesia’s successful transition.
- A shift away from extractivism, using lithium export revenues to diversify the economy, create jobs, and promote self-reliance.
- Institutional programs (not just policies) with proper funding to drive this transition.
Magistrates and attendees asked about integrated solutions. Stalberg reinforced the importance of economic diversification as a sustainable alternative to dependency on natural resource extraction.