Monetizing Nature-Based Services: Unlocking the Value of Mexico and Central America’s Natural Capital
- How developed is Mexico and Central America’s natural capital market? What opportunities are there for investors to use their funds to finance a transition towards more sustainable food production systems?
- How are carbon markets and ecosystem service payments changing incentives for climate-smart agriculture? To what extent are Mexican producers taking advantage of carbon and biodiversity credits, and what more must be done to facilitate their access to these additional income streams?
- How advanced is Mexico’s carbon tax framework? Which states have been pioneering these regulations, and what lessons can Mexico learn from countries that have implemented regulations nationally?
- How can nature-based climate bonds and blended finance mechanisms be structured to attract large-scale investment, and how can financial returns be linked to independently verified sustainability outcomes? What role do satellite data and AI play in monitoring ecosystem outcomes?