Leveraging opportunities for sustaining growth : IDB Biodiversity Platform for Latin America and the Caribbean

Abstract

With 40% of the world’s biodiversity, the Latin America and Caribbean region possesses a vast and unique source of capital—natural capital. If these assets are wisely managed, biodiversity holds significant promise for long-term growth and prosperity. Well-managed biodiversity can help the region meet the ever-increasing demand for energy, water, food, land and other natural resources as it grapples with a growing population that may total 700+ million people by 2030. To help fulfill this promise, the Inter-American Development Bank now seeks feedback on an unprecedented Biodiversity Platform. Only with your ideas and partnership will we be able to help maintain the LAC Region’s remarkable biodiversity while driving economic growth and contributing to well-being for all.