The science is clear: natural habitat can help protect coastal communities against erosion, sea-level rise and storms. But what does it take for communities to invest in these natural solutions? A recent paper in the journal Coastal and Ocean Management offers answers to that question. For years, mitigating coastal hazards in the United States has meant building … [Read more...] about Why Do Coastal Communities Invest in Nature? It’s Not Science.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
5 Keys for Sustainability in the Guyana Shield
The Guyana Shield geological formation, one of the world´s most biodiverse regions, encompasses parts of Venezuela and Brazil, as well as French Guyana. All of the territory of Guyana and Suriname sits atop it. Like many other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, the effects of climate change are requiring us to plan and act now to mitigate the most imminent … [Read more...] about 5 Keys for Sustainability in the Guyana Shield
Life on the farm: More than a food supplier
Every day, agricultural products wind up on tables and counters in Brazilian kitchens and living rooms. There are fruits, vegetables and grains --of various colors and flavors. These foods come from countless farms scattered throughout Brazil. Family farms are the primary source of food that reaches the tables of Brazilian families, accounting for approximately 70 percent of … [Read more...] about Life on the farm: More than a food supplier
Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital
Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital for sustainability in Neotropical watersheds “Increased frequency of severe weather events”. This is a now familiar refrain from climate scientists, ecologist, and conservationists when speaking about the known impacts we can expect from climate change. What does this mean to those charged with making policies and managing … [Read more...] about Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital
Four Natural Treasures in Latin America and the Caribbean that Need Your Help!
Hidden in the rainforests, deserts, and mountains of Latin America and the Caribbean lay the keys to reversing the impact of global climate change. The region claims the world’s largest single-source of oxygen, most diverse species of flora and fauna, and several Natural Wonders of the World that need our help. The next great challenge for our generation is to join together … [Read more...] about Four Natural Treasures in Latin America and the Caribbean that Need Your Help!