The proposed location of a hydroelectric and water supply project for Tunari National Park, in the city of Cochabamba in Bolivia, had the potential to damage nearby wetlands and destroy a remnant of Polylepis forest, the highest elevation forest in the world, that is threatened throughout the Andes. The area is also home to the endangered Cochabamba mountain finch (Poospiza … [Read more...] about Good vs bad biodiversity management, can you tell which is which?
Challenge Accepted: Paraguay Promotes Energy Efficiency
When looking at the long list of challenges countries in the region face in relation to economic development, one could think that for a nation like Paraguay energy access is not at the top of the list. After all, when it comes to electricity, Paraguay has an ace up its sleeve: the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. Shared with Brazil, the 14 Gigawatts (…yes, 14 GW!) power plant … [Read more...] about Challenge Accepted: Paraguay Promotes Energy Efficiency
#metoo, and ten ways to make it safe for women to speak in public consultations
#Metoo isn’t just about sexual harassment and violence, although that was the catalyst for the movement. In a deeper way, #Metoo is about women and girls finding their voice to talk openly about their reality and their experiences, overcoming the fear of being shamed or blamed for the things that happened to us. Actual violence and the threat of violence still prevents … [Read more...] about #metoo, and ten ways to make it safe for women to speak in public consultations
Women lead the way to greater climate resilience
Why do some communities fare better during and after climate shocks than others? We know that early warning systems and disaster preparedness decrease the losses of natural disasters, but what other social and economic factors could improve the outcomes? Climate change is already happening. Extreme weather events causing floods, droughts, cyclonic winds, and heatwaves occur … [Read more...] about Women lead the way to greater climate resilience
The path of the big cat: How mitigation hierarchy can help maintain biodiversity in the Americas
March 3rd was World Wildlife Day, in honor of the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora or “CITES”. World Wildlife Day celebrates and raises awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The theme for 2018 is “Big cats: predators under threat”. Big cats are a part of the biodiversity and culture of Latin America. The … [Read more...] about The path of the big cat: How mitigation hierarchy can help maintain biodiversity in the Americas