Marcela Ponce Perez’s Post

Rarely does one come across win-win situations that majorly benefit both the environment and economy. Debt-for-nature swaps are one such idea that has again gained momentum recently. Developing nations that are grappling with debt can now protect and restore their environment, including rainforests, climate, mangroves, and coral reefs, while reducing their debt burden. However, it is crucial to ensure that indigenous and local communities equitably share the benefits. This investment strategy can help maintain operable ecosystems, mitigate poverty, and prevent biosphere collapse. #nature #debt #investment #climate #sustainability | More: https://lnkd.in/eusA9v3F

Debt-for-nature swaps: what could potentially be part of the solution to debt distress and a way of directing additional resources to combat climate change and ensure environmental conservation. Read more about it in the latest article by my Acuity Knowledge Partners colleague Ranul Perera.

Debt-for-nature swaps have been used for over 35 years to increase climate finance for environmental conservation and restoration in emerging economies. Since 1987, around 140 debt-for-nature swaps have occurred, totaling over $3 billion.

Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps: Time for a Refreshed Approach? The-14 #Environment #ClimateChange #Pollution #DebtSwaps #IIED #EMDE #DebtCrisis #NatureLoss #DebtForClimate #NDCs #EnvironmentalCommitments #InnovativeSolutions #EmergingMarkets #GreenDevelopment

Debt-for-nature swaps: what could potentially be part of the solution to debt distress and a way of directing additional resources to combat climate change and ensure environmental conservation. Read more about it in the latest article by my Acuity Knowledge Partners colleague Ranul Perera. https://lnkd.in/grTpejZQ

🌴 #Barbados completes world-first "debt-for-climate resilience" swap, enabling $125 million investment in critical infrastructure. This innovative financial model could pave the way for developing countries to fund #climate adaptation efforts. Learn how this groundbreaking deal works and its potential global impact: https://loom.ly/O994eow

Check our article in Foreign Policy on how to transform debt-for-nature swaps to deal with the trip crisis of debt, climate change, and biodiversity loss. We propose scaling and reforming these niche financial instruments so that they can truly deal with these massive crises.

Barbados implements groundbreaking Debt-for-Climate Resilience swap - https://lnkd.in/gZdiRqn2 - In a groundbreaking effort to combat climate change while alleviating its debt burden, Barbados has successfully implemented the world's first debt-for-climate resilience swap. This innovative strategy aims to enhance the island nation's climate adaptation initiatives while easing the financial pressure of high-interest loans. The agreement entails substituting a portion of Barbados's

Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps: Time for a Refreshed Approach? #Environment #ClimateChange #Pollution #DebtSwaps #IIED #EMDE #DebtCrisis #NatureLoss #DebtForClimate #NDCs #EnvironmentalCommitments #InnovativeSolutions #EmergingMarkets #GreenDevelopment

Debt-for-nature swaps offer a promising solution to address debt challenges while simultaneously channeling funds towards combating climate change and preserving the environment. These swaps involve countries exchanging a portion of their debt for commitments to invest in environmental conservation initiatives. By doing so, they not only alleviate debt burdens but also contribute to global efforts in tackling climate change and safeguarding natural resources. To learn more about this topic, you can explore the recent article authored by my colleague Ranul Perera at Acuity Knowledge Partners.