Nature-Based Solutions and Natural Capital
Ecosystem protection, the blue economy and the sustainable use of resources represent critical investment opportunities in the region with the highest biodiversity on the planet.
Why is this important?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) possess one of the world’s largest reserves of natural capital. Integrating the value of nature into financial decisions is key to a regenerative economy.Key Facts
The bioeconomy unlocks productivity solutions based on biotechnology. The blue economy drives the sustainable management of marine resources. Both sectors offer investment opportunities with high environmental and social returns.Subsectors
Blue Economy (Marine and Coastal Resources)
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Project Type 1
Mangrove restoration with associated blue bonds, protecting coastal areas from flooding and serving as a nursery for sustainable commercial fisheries.
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Project Type 2
Sustainable multi-tiered aquaculture (fish + algae + mollusks) that reduces eutrophication and generates diversified income for fishing communities.
Bioeconomy and Bio-trade
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Project Type
Bioprospecting and commercialization laboratory for natural active ingredients for the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry, based on native species and with benefit sharing for local communities.
Payments for Environmental Services (PES)
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Project Type
Water fund where “downstream” industrial users finance the reforestation and conservation of “upstream” watersheds to ensure water flow and quality.
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