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
Advancing Climate and Biodiversity Action: The Impact of IDB-IKI Partnership
Partnerships are pivotal in advancing the climate, biodiversity, and natural capital agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). They foster cooperation among diverse stakeholders to address complex development challenges while unlocking the region’s full potential. By forging alliances between governments, international organizations, civil society, academia, and the … [Read more...] about Advancing Climate and Biodiversity Action: The Impact of IDB-IKI Partnership
World Tourism Day: Achieving Peace through Tourism
Did you know that peace and tourism are intertwined? According to UN Tourism, this sector plays a vital role as a catalyst for fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures. Tourism is not only a socioeconomic powerhouse for developing countries, it can also bring people together in non-adversarial circumstances. This is why the theme for this year’s … [Read more...] about World Tourism Day: Achieving Peace through Tourism
World Agriculture Day: How and How Much Do Countries in the Region Support the Agricultural Sector?
Since 2014, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the Agrimonitor initiative, has systematically analyzed agricultural public policies in the region, using the Producer Support Estimate methodology developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This methodology allows for international comparisons of the different types and levels of … [Read more...] about World Agriculture Day: How and How Much Do Countries in the Region Support the Agricultural Sector?