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
Environment Climate Change and Safeguards
Can we sustain the digital era? The challenge of balancing technological advancement with resource consumption
When the first news about the arrival of data centers in Querétaro started almost a decade ago, most of us saw it as an opportunity. I work in infrastructure and energy, so I understood what it meant: foreign investment, employment, modernization. World-class technology companies were investing in our region, transforming it into a key digital node for Latin … [Read more...] about Can we sustain the digital era? The challenge of balancing technological advancement with resource consumption
The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?
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?
How to assess and optimize public climate spending? Exploring options for Latin America and the Caribbean
The unprecedented challenges posed by climate change demand immediate and effective action by governments and finance ministries to address the challenges of mitigation and adaptation. Addressing the climate crisis will require aligning between 7% and 19% of annual GDP, which will represent spending between $470 billion and $1.3 trillion in infrastructure and social spending … [Read more...] about How to assess and optimize public climate spending? Exploring options for Latin America and the Caribbean
Unleashing the Power of Belief: Harnessing Expectations to Reshape Our Climate Reality
Let's analyze your perception of the future: How do you think our planet would be affected by climate change? Would it become a place of chaos and desolation? Or one of innovation and hope? Surprisingly, the reality of desolation or hope will depend not only on our actions, but also on our expectations. Welcome to the exciting world of behavioral economics, where … [Read more...] about Unleashing the Power of Belief: Harnessing Expectations to Reshape Our Climate Reality