Amazonia holds the largest rainforest in the world with unparalleled biodiversity, abundant natural resources and home to almost 50 million people. The Amazonia region provides perfect ecological and social characteristics for Bioeconomy products and services to thrive, while Bioeconomy offers an alternative and transformative model to predatory forms of development that focus … [Read more...] about What is and what is not Bioeconomy? – An Amazonian perspective
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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?
Barbados: Turning vulnerability into climate action
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision is merely passing time. But vision with action can change the world,” said Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. These powerful words underline the country's commitment to deliver results and ensure we win the climate change battle, as Barbados has no choice. In a world where the effects of climate change are becoming … [Read more...] about Barbados: Turning vulnerability into climate action
Enhancing Climate Ambition Through Increased Transparency and Open Data in LAC
A recent study published by Nature has estimated that climate change will reduce future global income by about 19% ($38 trillion a year ) in the next 25 years, and underlined that the most socially and economically vulnerable countries will be hit the hardest. Given their vulnerability, but also their concrete climate commitments, countries in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Enhancing Climate Ambition Through Increased Transparency and Open Data in LAC
“Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Did you know that development and decarbonization can go hand in hand? Adopting the path towards carbon neutrality can bring significant benefits to our region. These are the main findings of the study "Costs and benefits of achieving carbon neutrality in Latin America and the Caribbean," which examines various options the region can implement to achieve net zero emissions … [Read more...] about “Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies