Forests Worth US $15.2 Billion: Inside Guyana’s Bid to Turn Biodiversity into the Next Big Export

Guyana launched the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, highlighting its US \$15.2 billion in annual ecosystem services and plans to monetize biodiversity through credits, blue bonds, and conservation grants. Backed by Yale and rising voter interest in climate, the initiative positions Guyana as a global green finance leader ahead of upcoming elections.