Forests, mangroves, rivers, marine species, jaguars, flamingos, hummingbirds, and many species inhabit our region. From Chilean Antarctica to Baja California, Latin America and the Caribbean are home to the most extraordinary diversity of species and ecosystems on the planet. We are talking about more than 40% of the world's biodiversity; almost a third of the planet's … [Read more...] about Nature for Latin America and the Caribbean’s prosperity
Xavier Debade
Xavier is a Secondee at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), coming from the French Development Agency (AFD). He currently works with the IDB's Natural Capital Lab program, focusing on the biodiversity mainstreaming agenda of the Bank. Previously he worked as an environmental and social safeguards officer at AFD, specialized on biodiversity aspects. He also worked for the EU LIFE program, conservation NGOs, and the extractive and energy sectors always focusing on environmental and biodiversity issues. Mr. Debade holds a master's degree from Jean Monnet University on Applied Ecology and a master’s degree from INSA Lyon on Industrial and Urban Environmental Sciences.
Five key IDB actions on nature and biodiversity to look forward to in 2022
As we begin the third year of this zoonotic pandemic, nature action and green finance has become more relevant. A nature positive economy can address the root causes of this health emergency, and unlock $10 trillion of business opportunities by transforming the three economic systems that are responsible for almost 80% of nature loss: food, infrastructure and energy. Over … [Read more...] about Five key IDB actions on nature and biodiversity to look forward to in 2022