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