Did you know that mangroves are among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet? Today we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, but not all is celebration, current estimates show that 67% of mangroves have been lost, and nearly all will be lost over the next 100 years if we don’t take drastic measures now. Mangroves are essential … [Read more...] about Mangroves could save the world
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
A continent of oceans: Latin America’s Blue Economy
Latin America and the Caribbean is a region shaped by and very much of the ocean. All but two IDB member countries have important ocean coastlines, and 25% of the region’s population lives on the coast[1], with the number reaching nearly 100% in Caribbean island countries. But while rainforests, grasslands and rivers have so far stolen our attention, it’s time for our oceans to … [Read more...] about A continent of oceans: Latin America’s Blue Economy
Aichi goals: Once reached, what is the next step for LAC?
During the last two decades, Latin America and the Caribbean has been at the forefront of the world´s biodiversity conservation, dedicating 20% of the region's territory to this end. LAC is moving forward to reach Aichi goal #11 as nine countries of the region will meet or exceed the coverage of agreed protected areas by 2020. However, there is scarce information about the … [Read more...] about Aichi goals: Once reached, what is the next step for LAC?
3 Tips in evidence-based public policy making: demonstrate, integrate and institutionalize
I have been talking about the IEEM Platform for quite a while now. However, there have been significant developments from the previous post. The IEEM Platform is transforming the use of natural capital accounts within countries and international institutions across the globe. To date, IEEM Platforms have been developed in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Rwanda and Zambia, … [Read more...] about 3 Tips in evidence-based public policy making: demonstrate, integrate and institutionalize
Costa Rica: a leader in environmental-economic accounting
The IEEM Platform project collaborates with governments and other institutions to demonstrate its advantages for public policy and investment analysis. Today, I am going to tell you about our experience with The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) and how IEEM was the right tool for the BCCR for two main reasons. As the Central Bank’s principal objective is to manage … [Read more...] about Costa Rica: a leader in environmental-economic accounting