Disasters cause massive disruptions, poverty and migration. Learning from COVID-19, a new generation of social welfare programs will help the poorest better cope with extreme weather events Storms, fires, droughts and other disasters are a harsh reality for Latin America and the Caribbean. Their occurrence has increased five- to sixfold in the past 50 years. According to IDB … [Read more...] about In El Salvador, A New Generation of Social Protection for Disasters
Unlocking Amazonia’s Bioeconomy Through Gastronomy and Resilient Food Systems
Despite hosting over 14,000 known plant species1 , Amazonias's biodiversity remains significantly underutilized in commercial markets. Research shows that only about 30 native Amazonian food species regularly appear in markets2, and of the 1,097 native food plant species identified in Brazil, merely 5% have achieved significant commercial scale.3 This untapped potential … [Read more...] about Unlocking Amazonia’s Bioeconomy Through Gastronomy and Resilient Food Systems
Can we sustain the digital era? The challenge of balancing technological advancement with resource consumption
When the first news about the arrival of data centers in Querétaro started almost a decade ago, most of us saw it as an opportunity. I work in infrastructure and energy, so I understood what it meant: foreign investment, employment, modernization. World-class technology companies were investing in our region, transforming it into a key digital node for Latin … [Read more...] about Can we sustain the digital era? The challenge of balancing technological advancement with resource consumption
Amazonia: A Continent-sized Mosaic of Cultures and Nature Across Eight Countries
UNDERSTANDING AMAZONIA – A blog post series by AmazoniaForever360+ Blog #1 Amazonia has long captured our collective imagination, conjuring images of lush greenery, winding rivers, and unparalleled biodiversity. But what exactly do we mean when we say "Amazonia"? As it turns out, the answer is far more complex and nuanced than one … [Read more...] about Amazonia: A Continent-sized Mosaic of Cultures and Nature Across Eight Countries
The Untapped Potential of the Creative Economy in Amazonia
By Eliana Prada, Martín Inthamoussú, Adam Veprinsky Mehl, Johanna Hansmann and Karoline Barros The Creative Economy has become a key driver of economic development throughout the globe. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world economy, not only in employment generation but also in creative work creation and export earnings through creative goods and … [Read more...] about The Untapped Potential of the Creative Economy in Amazonia