Thoughts from a ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’ What is the ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’? The ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’ is a monthly meeting organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Haiti Country Office that tackles relevant topics for the country's development and economic growth. These meetings bring to the table sector specialists, academics, … [Read more...] about Future foodscapes, a changing landscape in the Haitian agricultural sector
Agriculture and Food Security
Four innovative data technologies for nature-based solutions to assess coastal risk
The number and severity of natural disasters in coastal regions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have steadily increased over the past two decades, causing significant impact on the economic and social development of many countries in our region and affecting disproportionately the poorest communities. Coastal zones are some of the most vulnerable areas to the … [Read more...] about Four innovative data technologies for nature-based solutions to assess coastal risk
Why does the price of beef in Japanese restaurants rise when a drought occurs in Uruguay? An example of the impact from Climate Change
Did you know that Uruguayan beef is becoming increasingly popular in Japan? Looking at various food review sites, the rich and juicy taste served in thick slices seems to be the reason why the grass-fed Uruguayan beef is popular in Japan. Exports of Uruguayan beef to Japan resumed in February 2019 for the first time in about 20 years. As of March 2021, Uruguayan beef … [Read more...] about Why does the price of beef in Japanese restaurants rise when a drought occurs in Uruguay? An example of the impact from Climate Change
Why marine protected areas are important policy instruments, but not the ultimate solution
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
A call for an integrated framework for the bioeconomy in Latin America and The Caribbean region
Bioeconomy is any economic activity based on the use of natural renewable biological resources, from both land and ocean, to obtain food, materials, and energy in a sustainable way without compromising their availability for future generations. Specifically, bioeconomy comprises those economic activities related to the invention, development, production, and use of biological … [Read more...] about A call for an integrated framework for the bioeconomy in Latin America and The Caribbean region