The Amazonian rainforest is on the brink of an ecological tipping point. Relentless deforestation and degradation are to blame, mostly to make way for cattle, soy, palm, and to extract minerals and metals. Over 95% of the deforestation in the Brazilian Amazonia rainforest is illegal. The extraction of commodities and perpetration of environmental crimes is driven by market … [Read more...] about Enabling Amazonian Bioeconomy is Essential to Reverse Deforestation and Promote Green Growth
How to Transition to Nature-Positive Economies?
Latin America and the Caribbean play a crucial role in the transition to nature-positive economies. But what does this mean? It involves promoting an economic model that not only minimizes negative environmental impacts but also actively contributes to the regeneration and conservation of ecosystems. This approach is based on the idea that economic activities can and should be … [Read more...] about How to Transition to Nature-Positive Economies?
Rewilding: Restoring Nature’s Delicate Balance, Step by Step
Imagine a world where nature recovers on its own, rivers flow freely, forests thrive, and animals roam their habitats. This is what rewilding is all about—a conservation strategy that allows nature to regenerate and function autonomously. Now, imagine all this happening without compromising the supply of food, timber, fuel, and biodiversity products. It may sound like a distant … [Read more...] about Rewilding: Restoring Nature’s Delicate Balance, Step by Step
Climate change is a multiplier of challenges, so how can we adapt in the high mountains of Colombia?
The Colombian high-mountain region is constantly affected by the advance of urban footprints and the expansion of the agricultural frontier, which significantly contribute to the loss of biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by the páramos. Additionally, the impacts of climate change are an external factor that threatens the health of ecosystems and the viability of … [Read more...] about Climate change is a multiplier of challenges, so how can we adapt in the high mountains of Colombia?
Building a Greener Future: Tools for a Just Transition in Energy Across Latin America and the Caribbean
To address climate change and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide must undergo profound socio-economic transformations towards carbon neutrality. But what are the social impacts of this transition in Latin America and the Caribbean? How can a just transition be integrated into the climate change agenda? And what actions can governments in the region take … [Read more...] about Building a Greener Future: Tools for a Just Transition in Energy Across Latin America and the Caribbean