Despite hosting over 14,000 known plant species1 , Amazonias's biodiversity remains significantly underutilized in commercial markets. Research shows that only about 30 native Amazonian food species regularly appear in markets2, and of the 1,097 native food plant species identified in Brazil, merely 5% have achieved significant commercial scale.3 This untapped potential … [Read more...] about Unlocking Amazonia’s Bioeconomy Through Gastronomy and Resilient Food Systems
Veronica Galmez
Veronica Galmez is the Sector Lead Specialist in IDB’s Amazon Coordination Unit. Previously, Veronica served as Deputy Director of the Green Climate Fund’s division of public sector programmes covering multiple sectors for a resilient and low emissions development. Prior to her deputy role, she led the ecosystems portfolio at GCF, mobilizing climate finance for nature conservation. Prior to her roles at GCF, she worked at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation implementing the climate change and natural resources agenda in Andean and Amazonian countries. Ms. Galmez is a Peruvian forestry engineer from La Molina University and holds a master’s degree in tropical environmental science at the University of Turku, Finland. She also holds a postgraduate certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge.
The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?
The Olympics have always been a source of devotion and inspiration, evoking countless emotions that encourage us to take on new challenges and rethink our routines. In the past two weeks, the games in Paris have given us a lesson in resilience—not just pure resistance. From Céline's magical return to the stage during the opening ceremony to Simone's showing the perfect balance … [Read more...] about The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?