Hosted in the Brazilian Amazonia, set to take place in Belém, Brazil, COP30 represents a pivotal moment for the conservation and sustainable development of the region. As the first COP hosted in Amazonia, it will take place in the world's largest tropical forest, home to nearly 60 million people and a territory that covers 42% of the territory in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Amazônia Sempre Station at COP30 in Belém
Environment Climate Change and Safeguards
What is and what is not Bioeconomy? – An Amazonian perspective
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
How to Evaluate the Impact of Investment in Capacity Building and Knowledge with a Dual Approach
At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), investing in the continuous strengthening of the capabilities of our teams and the executing agencies in member countries is a cornerstone of our mission. Training programs, such as workshops on the Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), are essential to ensure quality and minimize risks in Bank-financed projects.Given … [Read more...] about How to Evaluate the Impact of Investment in Capacity Building and Knowledge with a Dual Approach
Ensuring Water Security and Delivering Impact in Barbados
Caribbean nations are grappling with a significant challenge in securing the financial resources needed to invest in resilient infrastructure. For small island developing states where freshwater is already scarce and disruptions intensifying, finding innovative solutions for water security is no longer optional — it is essential for survival. To address this challenge, the … [Read more...] about Ensuring Water Security and Delivering Impact in Barbados
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