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
Adam Mehl
Adam Mehl is a Brazilian economist with experience in various levels of government, both nationally and internationally, where he utilizes quantitative and qualitative research methods to inform evidence-based policymaking. Adam's expertise spans data analysis, sustainable development, and monitoring and evaluation. He currently works at the IDB's Amazonia Forever Program, focusing on pipeline and portfolio management, impact assessment, and geospatial intelligence.
Enabling Amazonian Bioeconomy is Essential to Reverse Deforestation and Promote Green Growth
The Amazonian rainforest is on the brink of an ecological tipping point. Relentless deforestation and degradation are to blame, mostly to make way for cattle, soy, palm, and to extract minerals and metals. Over 95% of the deforestation in the Brazilian Amazonia rainforest is illegal. The extraction of commodities and perpetration of environmental crimes is driven by market … [Read more...] about Enabling Amazonian Bioeconomy is Essential to Reverse Deforestation and Promote Green Growth