ABOUT THE WRITER
Gabriela is a communications professional with more than a decade of working experience in environment and development at national and international organizations. She has worked, among others, for the BBC World Service Trust in the UK and at WWF in Mexico. She holds a Masters Degree in Media, Communications and Development from the London School of Economics.
BY THIS WRITER
Event Coverage
- 10 May 2012
Sustainable development needs more than just green economy: Ecuador minister
"We should recognize both nature’s rights and limits as crucial elements for the development of any country."
Event Coverage
- 3 Apr 2012
Brazil forges forward on path to sustainable forest development
"In Rio in 1992, I think my country was very brave to host the Earth Summit," announced Carlos Nobre.
30 Mar 2012
Diversified forest gardens can reduce food security risks in Latin America
Forest gardens within coffee plantations in Candelaria Loxicha, Mexico, play a vital role in supporting farmers’ livelihoods by providing basic food...
Event Coverage
- 15 Mar 2012
Reforming Brazil’s forest law: defeat or discernment?
Farmers involved in illegal deforestation would be forgiven under proposed amnesty.
9 Mar 2012
Despite recognition of indigenous land rights in Nicaragua, communities still losing out
LIMA, Peru (9 March, 2012)_While legislation that recognises indigenous territorial rights in Nicaragua represents a significant victory for local forest...
8 Mar 2012
REDD+ can have multiple benefits for indigenous territories, if it respects their rights
LIMA, Peru (8 March, 2012)_REDD+ policies in Latin America can strengthen indigenous territorial management institutions and help defend those territories...
7 Mar 2012
Collective powers needed to maintain access and control of land and resources
LIMA, Peru (7 March, 2012)_ Since the 1980s, several countries worldwide have recognised community rights to forests and their resources. Now, the challenge...
Event Coverage
- 24 Jan 2012
Media leaders: “Infrastructure projects in the Amazon, Rio+20 to lead Latin American forestry news in 2012”
Global attention is set to focus on the region in the coming year.