As Barbados faces the pressing challenges of climate change, composting could be a powerful tool in preserving the island’s precious soil and securing a sustainable future. The island's history of soil degradation is deeply intertwined with its colonial past. Beginning in the 17th century, much of the natural forest cover was destroyed to make way for plantations that mainly … [Read more...] about Breaking it Down: COF Barbados Embrace Composting Initiative
Can the Tourism Sector Promote the Inclusion of Women in Traditionally Male Activities?
The tourism workforce in most regions of the world is made up of women. According to UN Tourism, they represent up to 54% globally and, in many cases, exceed the average of other productive sectors. It is true that there are still challenges to face in tourism to achieve gender equity: women tend to concentrate in the worst-paid, least recognized, and often informal jobs. In … [Read more...] about Can the Tourism Sector Promote the Inclusion of Women in Traditionally Male Activities?
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
Fortaleciendo los sistemas nacionales de licenciamiento y fiscalización ambiental y social para pueblos indígenas en América Latina y el Caribe
La diversidad cultural a nivel mundial incluye más de 250 millones de comunidades indígenas y locales. La mayoría de esas comunidades son pueblos indígenas que dependen de sus recursos naturales y del reconocimiento de sus derechos colectivos para mantener sus gobernanza y medios de vida. En América Latina y el Caribe, la presencia indígena es significativa. Se estima … [Read more...] about Fortaleciendo los sistemas nacionales de licenciamiento y fiscalización ambiental y social para pueblos indígenas en América Latina y el Caribe
10 Key Considerations to Boost Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and addressing it requires not only political will but also proper alignment of action planning with public finance and fiscal policy instruments to catalyze the necessary investments. Climate finance strategies are essential tools for planning and assessing climate finance needs and related financial instruments. … [Read more...] about 10 Key Considerations to Boost Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean