Nature-based Solutions
Using Nature-based Solutions Differently in Latin America
In 2015, together with colleagues from different fields of study, we decided to create an NGO Ficus Peru,
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Nature-based Solutions
Nature-based Solutions in Peru: Challenges and opportunities for the cities of the country
In 2015, together with colleagues from different fields of study, we decided to create an NGO Ficus Peru,
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Nature-based Solutions and Social Cohesion in Latin America
News & Blog Category Nature-based Solutions Nature-based Solutions and social cohesion in Latin America By Diego Portugal Del Pino, Co-Lead, IUCN CEM Nature-based Solutions Thematic Group. (Written December 1, 2019 for the IUCN CEM Young Professionals Network). On my first post, I...
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Environmental Impact
Climate Feedback Loops and Stubborn Optimism
To limit global mean warming to a safe level and keep it well below 2.0°C, 197 countries have adopted the UNFCCC Paris Agreement to date. However, current global emissions have not started to decline yet and fossil fuel emissions from human activity are driving up Earth’s temperature — yet something else is at work.
Circular Economy
Hazardous Waste meets Circular Economy
For a sustainable future, in the field of waste/resources management, we need to embrace the vision of a circular economy. For this, it is essential to reuse products and to recycle waste materials, in order to close the loop.
Environmental Impact
Should we worry about the Chinchero Airport?
For those of us who know Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, the powerful images remind us of the hills and green fields, the local markets and fresh air, family Sundays, and empanadas in Pisac. However, it also reminds us of the permanent and uncontrolled expansion, the lack of decent public transport, the mudslides and floods with great economic losses and years of reconstruction.
Education
From the Forest to the Classroom in the Tropical Andean forest of Ecuador
gaia-liNc e.V. in partnership with Nature and Culture International Ecuador will implement a project called ‘’From the Forest to the Classroom in the Tropical Andean Forest of Ecuador) aimed to transfer the forest and environmental knowledge generated in the area to high schools in the region.
Environment and Business
Integration of the Natural Environment into the Stakeholder Concept
How can companies integrate the concerns of the natural environment into their business decisions in order to make a valuable contribution to nature, environment and climate protection?
Nature-based Solutions
A quick review of Nature-based Solutions and its future expected outcomes
News & Blog Category Nature-based Solutions A quick review of Nature-based Solutions and its future expected outcomes By Diego Portugal Del Pino, Co-Lead, IUCN CEM Nature-based Solutions Thematic Group. (Written October 3rd, 2019 for IUCN CEM Young Professionals Network). In the Read more…
