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For International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A collection of Viva Sustainability blogs
On August 9 we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, an international day currently observed by the United Nations which advocates for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we support sociocultural development processes that are appropriate to the economy and governance of indigenous peoples, giving priority … [Read more...] about For International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A collection of Viva Sustainability blogs
Cattle farming and food security
In a previous blog-post we mentioned some actions that are being carried out by some countries to counteract the negative effects of cattle farming on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deforestation. This time we will analyze the link between beef production and food security in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In the words of the General Director of … [Read more...] about Cattle farming and food security
Climate Change: A Silent Killer of Trinidad and Tobago’s Economy
While climate change has affected various nations worldwide, it has had significant impacts on small island developing states such as Trinidad and Tobago. This growing phenomenon has not only affected the islands socially, but it has also been a silent killer of its economy. Like many other small islands developing states, Trinidad and Tobago has fallen victim to the rise in … [Read more...] about Climate Change: A Silent Killer of Trinidad and Tobago’s Economy
Mangroves could save the world
Did you know that mangroves are among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet? Today we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, but not all is celebration, current estimates show that 67% of mangroves have been lost, and nearly all will be lost over the next 100 years if we don’t take drastic measures now. Mangroves are essential … [Read more...] about Mangroves could save the world