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
Denise Levy
Denise Levy has extensive experience in environmental and social management issues in Latin America. Her main focus has been on land-use planning and conservation finance, as well as strategic environmental impact assessments. In recent years, the tourism sector has concentrated on coastal and marine protection and sustainable urban development. Before joining the Bank, Denise served as Program Manager for Private Land Conservation at The Nature Conservancy in Brazil. She holds a Law degree from the Federal University of Paraná, a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Denise is currently a Senior Environmental Specialist in the Natural Resources, Agriculture, Tourism, and Disaster Risk Management Division at the IDB.
World Tourism Day: Achieving Peace through Tourism
Did you know that peace and tourism are intertwined? According to UN Tourism, this sector plays a vital role as a catalyst for fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures. Tourism is not only a socioeconomic powerhouse for developing countries, it can also bring people together in non-adversarial circumstances. This is why the theme for this year’s … [Read more...] about World Tourism Day: Achieving Peace through Tourism
International Day of Forests: Guardians of the Environment and Biodiversity
Latin America and the Caribbean are invaluable havens of biodiversity in the world. They harbor the greatest diversity of species and ecosystems on the planet, a quarter of the mangrove forests, and half of the tropical forests (UNEP-WCMC, 2016; Bovarnick et al., 2010). According to FAO, the region has a total of 935.5 million hectares of forest land. Forests are true … [Read more...] about International Day of Forests: Guardians of the Environment and Biodiversity
Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
We live in a constantly changing world, making it essential to prepare for facing challenges in contemporary life. Tourism is a sector that has been affected by various crises and disasters over the years, ranging from extreme weather events to economic and political crises. In the past three years alone, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale forest fires, and international … [Read more...] about Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
Resilience in tourism: Learning from crisis management experiences
Right now, nobody wants to imagine another global crisis happening. We have not even reached the “eye of the storm” with the current, unprecedented, COVID-19 pandemic, which has essentially paralyzed the world. However, without being pessimistic, other crises will come and will continue to test society and institutions as they have never been tested before. What we learn from … [Read more...] about Resilience in tourism: Learning from crisis management experiences