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
Karoline Andrade Barros
Karoline Barros is a Brazilian transdisciplinary professional with experience collaborating with civil society organizations, local and international governments, collectives, and activists. A graduate of the University of São Paulo (Brazil) with a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, she has dedicated over five years to working in the Amazon region focusing on socio-environmental development, innovation, culture, and stakeholder engagement. Currently, she works in the Amazon Coordination Unit at the IDB, where she supports the Amazonia Forever Program.
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