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
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