Publications

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Latest publications on Biodiversity

Global | COP16: Funding Challenges Stall Biodiversity Initiatives

November 11, 2024

Biodiversity loss is more complex than reducing greenhouse gas emissions regarding definition, measurement, and impact estimation. Thus, reaching agreements on protecting natural capital is even harder than for climate change, as seen at COP16, particularly on funding.

Colombia | Deforestation: we have failed to live up to our responsibilities

October 18, 2024

Since 1990, Colombia has lost 9% of its forest area, nearly the size of the Antioquia department. The main drivers include the expansion of agricultural and livestock frontiers, illicit crops, and illegal mining. Deforestation is not only affects the environment but also fails to reduce poverty or enhance productivity.

Spain | Natural resources, key to sustainability and well-being

November 27, 2023

The discussion about the role of natural resources in economic activity is not new, although environmental pressures and the loss of biodiversity have increased its interest.

Global | Bees, Flowers and Economics

September 5, 2022

Economic activity takes resources from the Earth's natural capital stock and uses the services of its ecosystems, even if they are not (yet) included in national accounting systems.

Europe | Biodiversity is priceless

November 3, 2020

The European Union's work for climate resilience continues with the recent progress toward the European Climate Law and the definition of the biodiversity strategy for the next decade.

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