The Amazon region, the “lungs of the Earth,” is a critical ecosystem to maintain Earth’s carbon balance. It extends across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Over the […]
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Four Ideas to Leverage Belize’s Entrepreneurial Drive
Belize is brimming with dynamic and driven entrepreneurs. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM, 2016), 18% of individuals are engaging in starting a business, higher than the 12% average in Latin […]
Science Dyes in Green Honduras’ Textile Industry
If the clothing industry were a country, it would be among the top ten most polluting in the world. Its supply chains, intensive energy use, and production methods leave a […]
Calling Private Investors: Four Opportunities to Scale Impact in the Amazon Region
Amazonia is reaching an ecological tipping point, and decisive actions are needed to scale up its positive impact. As the planet’s lung and home of the most biodiverse forest, this […]
Are Financial Institutions Ready to Face Climate Risks? This Is What We Found Out
Climate risk is financial risk. Research suggests that the financial impacts of climate change are already materializing. Some studies indicate that climate change could lead to income reductions of up […]
Artificial Intelligence for Timely Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases
Climate change increasingly impacts the health of people living in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide and can exacerbate the distribution and transmission of diseases in various ways. Most of the […]
How Do We Transition to a Green Economy Without Leaving Anyone Behind?
Imagine a couple, Lucía and Juan, living in a small rural community whose primary source of income is a coal mine. For nearly 15 years, Juan has worked in the […]
Innovation, Technology, and Finance to make SMEs Stronger and More Productive
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are crucial for the economic growth of Latin America and the Caribbean. Still, they face productivity challenges that limit their contribution to sustainable economic development. […]
Seven Factors that Make Inclusion a Winning Strategy for Business
Inclusion and environmental sustainability are fundamental pillars for developing and managing business projects. The intersection of these concepts seeks to create more equitable environments and ensure that projects have a […]
Impact Investments: Building a Better World Makes Business Sense
Unlike traditional investments, which focus solely on economic profitability, impact investments offer a unique proposition. They aim to make profits while striving to contribute to the planet’s well-being and its […]

