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
Katherine Aguirre
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Katherine Aguirre
Katherine is an economist with experience in areas of violence and development. She has worked with think tanks in Colombia (Conflict Analysis Resource Center or CERAC) and Switzerland (Small Arms Survey). Katherine has a master's degree from the Graduate Institute International and Development Studies (Switzerland).