Although Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important policy instrument to ensure biodiversity conservation in coastal and marine areas and to help marine ecosystems adapt to climate change impacts, they should be regarded only as one of the tools within a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework. Many environmental institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) – … [Read more...] about Why marine protected areas are important policy instruments, but not the ultimate solution
Isabella Marinho
Isabella Marinho is a consultant for the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Before joining the IDB Isabella has worked in non-profits and academia supporting research for both climate and social causes, including habitat fragmentation of tropical rain forests, early learning development programs in Brazil and distance learning education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from The New School for Social Research in New York.
COVID-19: An opportunity for change in artisanal fishing
Fishing is an important activity for the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean. The oceanographic, biochemical, geographical, and climatic characteristics of marine and coastal ecosystems of the region have benefited it with some of the most productive fisheries on the planet. In 2018 alone, the region's fisheries exports exceeded $16 billion. However, since the … [Read more...] about COVID-19: An opportunity for change in artisanal fishing