Category: deforestation

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The Ecological Economy, Biomímesis, and the Prevention of Fires

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‘The Ecological Economy, Biomímesis, and the Prevention of Fires’ was the title of a presentation given by Christian Stalberg at the International Seminar on Fires hosted by the Agro-Environmental Court of Bolivia held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on November 21, 2025.

Stalberg’s presentation explained how ecological economics, biomimicry, and fire prevention can jointly protect forests in the Santa Cruz Chiquitanía while supporting sustainable livelihoods. Ecological economics promotes income based on regenerative, forest-friendly activities such as agroforestry, non-timber forest products, and localized circular economies that reduce the need for deforestation. Biomimicry offers design strategies inspired by rainforest systems—including multilayer agroforestry, natural moisture retention, and fire-resistant landscape patterns. Fire prevention combines community-led brigades, Indigenous knowledge, fuel-load reduction, and improved land-use planning to stop fires before they start. Together, these three approaches reinforce one another, creating resilient ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods, and safer communities.

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Desperate Appeals for Firefighting Resources

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🔥 The fire advances uncontrollably within the Municipal Protected Area of Lower Paraguay, destroying the royal palm in a large scale and is already 200 meters away from the management plan of Asaí. 🌴
👥 Community brigades and soldiers fight day and night to stop the flames, but they face a severe shortage of 👉 equipment, 💧 water, 🧵 ropes, ⛽ fuel and 🍞 food.
🌳 el This forest is home to a rich biodiversity and sustenance for the communities that collect and process the asaí.
🚨 Emergency is critical and support is urgent. ❗
📞 If you can collaborate, contact 👉 Glenda Ribera at 72609477.
🟡 Accumulation center: Paraguá neighborhood, Lázaro de Ribera street #3025
Urgente: Incendios forestales arrasan la palma real y amenazan el plan de manejo de asaí en Porvenir
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Urgente: Incendios forestales arrasan la palma real y amenazan el plan de manejo de asaí en Porvenir
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Communities Must Care for Themselves

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https://revistanomadas.com/extractivismo-y-neoextractivismo-en-la-bolivia-de-las-elecciones-2025/

Communities must take responsibility for their own well-being. Friends of Mother Earth supports this by promoting Buen Vivir—a balanced, fulfilling life where public health and safety are priorities. Governments may struggle or fail to act, so we cannot rely solely on them. When inspired individuals lead, others, including leaders, will follow. Our lives depend on this proactive approach.