Marcelina Vera

Marcelina Vera is a community leader and member of the neighborhood commission 'Salvemos Las Mercedes' in Asunción, Paraguay. She played a pivotal role in organizing a tree-planting initiative aimed at combating urban heat and preserving local biodiversity. Vera highlighted the importance of this project in response to the indiscriminate deforestation affecting the area, advocating for environmental protection and community engagement in reforestation efforts.