Curious Saturday: The power of a forest-first economy

In a world racing against climate collapse, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho invites us to reframe our approach: What if standing forests were an economic powerhouse, not a problem to solve?

She envisions “bioeconomies” — a model that rewards us for preserving ecosystems and creates nature-based prosperity. By valuing forests as living #infrastructure, we can outpace destructive practices and help nature flourish — while securing our future.

Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/ilona_szabo_de_carvalho_the_brilliance_of_an_economy_that_protects_healthy_forests