IDB-MG 823. Alpizar, F.; R. Madrigal; I. Alvarado; E. Brenes; A. Camhi; J.H. Maldonado; A. Martinez; E. Pacay and G. Watson (2020). Link to report http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0002667
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Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning. The World Bank.
The World Bank. Alpizar, F., R. Madrigal and J. Castaño-Isaza (2022) Link to report https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099515006062210102/pdf/P1750970bba3a60940831205d770baece51.pdf
What do we need from economics for transformative change
Living Planet Report 2022 – Building a nature positive society. WWF, Gland, Switzerland. Alpizar, F. and J. Neal. In Almond, R.E.A., Grooten, M., Juffe Bignoli, D. & Petersen, T. (Eds). (2022) Link to report https://livingplanet.panda.org/en-US/
Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning
The World Bank (2022) Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning. Contribution by Alpizar, F., R.Madrigal and J. Castaño-Isaza Abstract To protect the oceans’ natural capital and promote sustainable economic growth, the world needs to move beyond a business-as-usual relationship with its marine resources. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a key tool to manage ourContinueContinue reading “Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning”
What do we need from economics for transformative change
WWF (2022) Living Planet Report- Building a nature-positive society. Contribution by Francisco Alpizar and Jeanne Neal Abstract Economics, at its core, is the study of how people make choices under conditions of scarcity, and of the consequences of those choices for society. Simply put, we need to move to an economy that values well-being inContinueContinue reading “What do we need from economics for transformative change”
Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean
IDB (2020) Alpízar, Francisco; Madrigal, Róger; Alvarado, Irene; Brenes Vega, Esteban; Camhi, Ashley;Maldonado, Jorge Higinio; Marco, Jorge; Martínez, Alejandra; Pacay, Eduardo; Watson, Gregory. Abstract The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region enjoys an exuberant natural wealth; with 16 percent of the planets land, the region is home to 40 percent of the worlds biological diversity. This report investigates and provides a goodContinueContinue reading “Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean”
The Importance of Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Economic Growth and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean: An economic valuation of ecosystems.
UNDP (2015) Andrew Bovarnick, Francisco Alpízar Abstract UNDP’s Environment and Energy Group is pleased to publish this Report which will be a cornerstone for future approaches and policy dialogue on the economics and management of ecosystem services. The Report highlights the economic contribution of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services to development and equity in LatinContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Economic Growth and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean: An economic valuation of ecosystems.”
Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean
IDB (2020) Alpízar, Francisco; Madrigal, Róger; Alvarado, Irene; Brenes Vega, Esteban; Camhi, Ashley;Maldonado, Jorge Higinio; Marco, Jorge; Martínez, Alejandra; Pacay, Eduardo; Watson, Gregory. Abstract The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region enjoys an exuberant natural wealth; with 16 percent of the planets land, the region is home to 40 percent of the worlds biological diversity. This report investigates and provides a goodContinueContinue reading “Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean”
Francisco Alpízar 