NATURATECH LAC
ROOTING POSSIBILITIES TO DESIGN NEW REALITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
ABOUT IT
Three key aspects to know before we start_
Latin America and the Caribbean is a global biodiversity hotspot.
The biodiversity of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is not just a local asset, but a global powerhouse. It hosts around 40% of the world's biodiversity, 50% of rainforests, and 30% of global freshwater resources, making its preservation a matter of global concern.
Nature-based solutions have an impact on the climate.
Achieving global carbon neutrality and other climate goals is only possible with the conservation and regeneration of biodiversity, as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have the potential to provide up to 30% of the necessary CO2 mitigation.
Conservation needs social equity and regenerative justice.
The management of tropical forests by indigenous peoples and local communities is crucial. Only 1% of global biodiversity funding supports the protection of 80% of the world's biodiversity, which includes 36% of intact forests.
ENRAIZADOEN_ Tecnología con Propósito, Sabiduría Ancestral & Acción Colectiva_
IN A NUTSHELL_
This is why we launched NaturaTech LAC, a comprehensive initiative contributing to stop and reverse biodiversity loss and degradation in Latin America and the Caribbean. We assist in the adoption of purposeful technologies to scale action and explore new models of hybrid and dynamic governance. We partner with local leaderships, integrate traditional ecological knowledge and incentivize collective action through a bioregional lense, with a deep commitment to understanding and adapting to the specific socioeconomic and cultural contexts.
What we do_
Adopt cutting-edge purposeful technologies
For a more significant impact, greater transparency, and financial innovation.
We encourage a two-way approach to learning and unite digital technologies with traditional knowledge.
We collaborate closely with communities to explore the application of digital technologies in Nature-Based Solutions. Additionally, we collaborate on new paradigms that integrate traditional ecological knowledge into these technologies, engaging in a long-term collaborative learning process.
We scale action through the consolidation of ecosystems and biocorridors.
We develop proof of concepts that allow us to test and refine our strategies. We then share lessons, connect communities, and scale action through a biocorridor approach.
OUR
ETHOS_
The urgency of mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity leaves us with a clear lesson: it is no longer possible to separate technological, ecological, social, economic, and cultural innovation. At NaturaTech LAC, this approach is deeply embedded in our DNA, permeating every project and process. It is not just a component of our work; it is our core, the engine that guides every decision and action.
At NaturaTech LAC, we're not just committed to using emerging technologies responsibly. We're committed to co-creating an ethical framework with experts in climate justice, grassroots movements, Indigenous leaders, local leaders, and other voices from the Global South. This ensures that our partnerships prioritize knowledge, skills, and self-determination, with communities at the heart of our actions.
NaturaTech LAC connects socio-technological innovation with nature's intrinsic value, paving the way toward a new era of cooperation and reciprocity.
We're not just about innovation. We're about supporting a transformation that respects and enhances the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and all forms of life. We recognize the importance of local needs, specific contexts, and the cultural diversity of Latin America and the Caribbean, and these elements guide every aspect of our mission.
This collaborative approach, along with the deep integration of social justice principles, ensures that our initiatives are innovative and representative of the diverse voices needed to address global challenges and opportunities.
We base our approach to innovation on expanding the ideas and influences of those leading a transforming world, opening up future possibilities for everyone.
