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In El Salvador, A New Generation of Social Protection for Disasters

April 29, 2025 por Pablo Bachelet Leave a Comment

Disasters cause massive disruptions, poverty and migration. Learning from COVID-19, a new generation of social welfare programs will help the poorest better cope with extreme weather events Storms, fires, droughts and other disasters are a harsh reality for Latin America and the Caribbean. Their occurrence has increased five- to sixfold in the past 50 years. According to IDB … [Read more...] about In El Salvador, A New Generation of Social Protection for Disasters

Unlocking Amazonia’s Bioeconomy Through Gastronomy and Resilient Food Systems  

April 25, 2025 por Yves Lesenfants - Veronica Galmez Leave a Comment

Despite hosting over 14,000 known plant species1 , Amazonias's biodiversity remains significantly underutilized in commercial markets. Research shows that only about 30 native Amazonian food species regularly appear in markets2, and of the 1,097 native food plant species identified in Brazil, merely 5% have achieved significant commercial scale.3  This untapped potential … [Read more...] about Unlocking Amazonia’s Bioeconomy Through Gastronomy and Resilient Food Systems  

Uruguay’s Commitment to Climate Action: A Story of Success

December 4, 2024 por Luiz Ros - Sofía Polcaro Leave a Comment

Uruguay’s success in climate action lies in its robust national policies, supported by strong private sector and civil society participation, which have embraced sustainability concepts. Complementing these efforts are ambitious projects backed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Uruguay's milestones and the challenges it tackles are built on aspects not always … [Read more...] about Uruguay’s Commitment to Climate Action: A Story of Success

Barbados’ Ocean Literacy: Educating and Inspiring Future Generations

November 15, 2024 por Donna King-Brathwaite - Renice Medford - Jennifer Doherty-Bigara Leave a Comment

Following the Debt for Nature Conversion in 2022, the IDB continues to support the Marine Spatial Planning Process of Barbados; one key milestone and fundamental pillar is Ocean Literacy. Did you know that the ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen? Yet, despite its critical role, our understanding of the ocean remains limited. The ocean has become a critical player … [Read more...] about Barbados’ Ocean Literacy: Educating and Inspiring Future Generations

The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?

August 28, 2024 por Veronica Galmez - Gregory Watson Leave a Comment

The Olympics have always been a source of devotion and inspiration, evoking countless emotions that encourage us to take on new challenges and rethink our routines. In the past two weeks, the games in Paris have given us a lesson in resilience—not just pure resistance. From Céline's magical return to the stage during the opening ceremony to Simone's showing the perfect balance … [Read more...] about The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?

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