“No man is an island entire of itself…” We’ve all heard this poem before. True enough, none of us are as independent as we think. Neither are ecosystems! In fact, people and nature rely on each other. It’s all about relationships. Whatever we do somehow affects the environmental balance. If you didn’t realize that until now, wouldn’t it be good to tip off our kids … [Read more...] about Schools Wanted in the Fight for Biodiversity!
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Natural Capital: Climate Change´s first line of defense
Last December, negotiators from nearly 200 countries gathered in Paris and reached the world´s most significant agreement to address climate change. Countries will aim to keep temperatures from rising more than 2ºC by 2100 and “drive efforts” to keep temperature increases below 1.5ºC. The agreement will also create the financial infrastructure to address climate change and … [Read more...] about Natural Capital: Climate Change´s first line of defense
Forest Restoration: Time to be Smart
In recent years, forest restoration has gained momentum. While international efforts have traditionally focused on stopping deforestation, in light of an ever-growing human population and climate change, conserving existing forests is unlikely to be sufficient. Forest restoration is one of the most promising strategies for tackling some of the major environmental problems of … [Read more...] about Forest Restoration: Time to be Smart
What is holding back the private sector from natural capital investments?
The private sector has an important role to play in improving management of natural capital. The scale of financing needed to address climate change and other environmental challenges requires private sector involvement. A lot of good work has already been done by the private sector and the IDB itself supports private sector investment in natural capital. However, despite … [Read more...] about What is holding back the private sector from natural capital investments?
Ecotourism: An instrument for valorization and distribution of biodiversity’s benefits
Some countries in Latin America have been implementing the creation of new protected areas as a strategy to safeguard ecosystems and their biodiversity. Costa Rica and Panama, for instance, count more than 30% of their territory under the administration of the National Systems of Protected Areas, demonstrating, at least on paper, the importance of biodiversity for national … [Read more...] about Ecotourism: An instrument for valorization and distribution of biodiversity’s benefits