The Parana Delta is a labyrinth of rivers and streams at the mouth of the second-longest river in South America. 

The ecosystem is a vital reservoir for freshwater and biodiversity. It also stores carbon and regulates water cycles.

But, due to climate change, agriculture and urban development, it is now facing major threats.

CGTN’s Joel Richards reports. 

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