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Environmental Education and Road Safety Workshop for Schoolchildren in Jose Falcon District

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A recent environmental education and road safety workshop held in the Jose Falcon district, department of President Hayes, aimed to educate schoolchildren about the importance of protecting local fauna and promoting road safety. The workshop was part of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications' Institutional Education and Strengthening Program of the Environmental Management Plan (PGA), linked to the Py12 route's lot 2 works. Students learned how to respond in case of running over a wild animal and received recommendations on safely traveling in works zones and guidelines for responding to road emergencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop was held at the Basic School No. 3,845 Heroes of the Chaco and had the active participation of students, teachers, and mothers who demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental care and respect for traffic standards.
  • The Py12 route, a 166-kilometer road that will connect Nanawa with General Bruguez, is a key project for the Bajo Chaco region, aimed at improving road infrastructure and contributing to the development and integration of local communities.
  • The works are led by the Avanza Chaco Consortium, consisting of Tecnoedil S.A., Eco8 S.A., and Buildpar S.A. with financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
  • The environmental education and road safety workshop is part of the PGA's Institutional Education and Strengthening Program, which promotes environmental awareness and road safety education among schoolchildren.
  • The workshop highlighted the importance of protecting local fauna and promoting road safety in the Bajo Chaco region.

Statistics:

  • The Py12 route will have a total extension of 166 kilometers.
  • The works are located in the department of President Hayes, specifically on the section from kilometer 37.4 to 80.2.
  • The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) provides financing for the Py12 route works.
  • The Avanza Chaco Consortium is responsible for completing the works, which include construction and infrastructure development.

Sources:

  • "Environmental Education and Road Safety Workshop for Schoolchildren in Jose Falcon District" (Al Bawaba, 2025)
  • Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), "Py12 Route Works" (, no date)
  • Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), "Institutional Education and Strengthening Program of the Environmental Management Plan" (, no date)

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