When I first got the call asking me to take on the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Program (BIO), I had been looking for a way to refocus my work on biodiversity at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). I was intrigued by the opportunity to explore the implications of ecosystem services for our work as a development bank and decided to make a leap of faith. At the … [Read more...] about Welcome to Natural Capital!
Moving Beyond the Buzzword: Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean
"Sustainability” has become a buzzword for everything from food production to business models, as much as a way to describe how economic growth can happen without high social and environmental costs. Yet the urgency to get it right in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown as the region faces the challenge of increased productivity needs in the midst of rapid … [Read more...] about Moving Beyond the Buzzword: Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean
$4 million dollar prize recognizes innovation in renewable energy. Apply now!
Latin America and the Caribbean, which has the highest use of renewable energy of any global region, has many outstanding candidates for the $4 million Zayed Future Energy Prize. The prize was created by the government of the United Arab Emirates in 2008. According to Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Director of the Prize, “it aims to inspire innovation and recognize achievement in … [Read more...] about $4 million dollar prize recognizes innovation in renewable energy. Apply now!
Three steps to ensure that geothermal energy takes off
In the past 30 years, geothermal energy has become a key source of electricity generation worldwide, and it is clear why: it offers competitive costs, technical reliability, and it provides firm power with high load factors that make it an extremely attractive source of energy. Not only is it a clean, renewable technology that has low environmental impact, but it is also a … [Read more...] about Three steps to ensure that geothermal energy takes off
Understanding Natural Capital Accounting
The earth’s natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystems collectively make up our planet’s Natural Capital, which is the foundation of socioeconomic development of current and future generations. Natural capital generates ecosystem services which make a direct contribution to human well-being. Ecosystem services are classified in four groups: Provisioning services are … [Read more...] about Understanding Natural Capital Accounting