COP30 brings nature to the global stage. At COP30, the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) will convene countries, partners, and stakeholders to showcase practical solutions for closing financing gaps for resilient development through partnerships, innovation, and measurable impact in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). At the conference, the IDB Group will … [Read more...] about COP30 in Belém: How the IDB Group is Driving Nature Finance Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Belize’s Path to a Nature-Positive Future: Integrating Natural Capital into Policy and Finance
In a world increasingly recognizing the intrinsic value of nature, Belize stands out as a pioneer. The Central American nation is redefining prosperity by embedding natural capital into its national economic and financial decision-making. With the ocean deeply intertwined with its culture, livelihoods, and identity, Belize is proving that economic growth and ecosystem … [Read more...] about Belize’s Path to a Nature-Positive Future: Integrating Natural Capital into Policy and Finance
From the Map to the Evidence: How the IDB’s ES GeoHub Is Transforming Territorial Analysis
Managing projects that must meet environmental and social standards in Latin America and the Caribbean has been a challenge historically because of fragmented data and the lack of common standards. Without reliable and up-to-date spatial information, it is difficult to understand the territorial context, identify risks, and design sustainable interventions. The Inter-American … [Read more...] about From the Map to the Evidence: How the IDB’s ES GeoHub Is Transforming Territorial Analysis
Trust for Nature: Why Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) are key to a Thriving Planet
In today's world, where we are inundated with information, trust has become a rare asset. Trust in nature`s resilience, in institutions that safeguard our planet, and in one another's ability to act. Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) embody this principle by serving as reliable, transparent, and long-term mechanisms to finance conservation. But CTFs go beyond finance. They are … [Read more...] about Trust for Nature: Why Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) are key to a Thriving Planet
Amazônia Sempre Station at COP30 in Belém
Hosted in the Brazilian Amazonia, set to take place in Belém, Brazil, COP30 represents a pivotal moment for the conservation and sustainable development of the region. As the first COP hosted in Amazonia, it will take place in the world's largest tropical forest, home to nearly 60 million people and a territory that covers 42% of the territory in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Amazônia Sempre Station at COP30 in Belém