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
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Amazonia: A Continent-sized Mosaic of Cultures and Nature Across Eight Countries
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
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
COP16: The Prosperity that Comes from the Forest
Xapurí is a small town in Acre, in the northern region of Brazil, with a population of 18 thousand, and located 180 km from the state capital, Rio Branco. Its economy and the livelihood of most residents have always depended on extraction and Amazon forest management activities, from production to product processing, particularly of rubber and chestnuts, which have been … [Read more...] about COP16: The Prosperity that Comes from the Forest
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?