The pandemic has given us all a crash course in dealing with crises, becoming a sneak peak into what a man-made global disaster that disproportionately impacts the poor and vulnerable can cause. Climate change can be very similar, and knowing how to navigate and gauge its risks even harder. With COVID-19 coming at a time when some were already eschewing the term “climate … [Read more...] about Addressing Climate Risk: Five Steps to Get Started
Chitralekha Deopersad
Chitralekha Deopersad es oficial social y ambiental de BID Invest con sede en la Oficina de País de Jamaica. Trabaja con clientes del sector privado en América Latina y el Caribe en los requisitos de protección ambiental (ambiental, social, de salud y seguridad) en apoyo de la evaluación del proyecto y el cumplimiento de las normas locales e internacionales. También participa en la racionalización del cambio climático y la gestión del riesgo de desastres y la adaptación a proyectos del sector privado. En su capacidad anterior, apoyó al sector público dentro de la División de Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad del BID en la Oficina de País de Bahamas. Chitralekha también fue científico ambiental / costero en Trinidad y Tobago durante varios años y tiene una maestría en ingeniería y gestión costera de la Universidad de West Indies, St. Augustine.
Sahara Dust Storms in the Caribbean, a Hazard For Both Humans and Coral Reefs
Saharan dust plumes are ramping up over the Caribbean region, creating health hazards that are particularly dangerous for those with their health compromised by COVID-19 or other problems. This is clear evidence that the region is not isolated from the effects of climate change elsewhere. Imagine waking up one morning expecting a clear tropical sunrise, only to find that it … [Read more...] about Sahara Dust Storms in the Caribbean, a Hazard For Both Humans and Coral Reefs
ESG: Due Diligence in the Age of Social Distancing
ESG due diligence must contend with a slew of challenges. However, inadequately fast-tracking of it runs the risk of short-changing clients from much needed value added and risks negative impacts to stakeholders and the environment. … [Read more...] about ESG: Due Diligence in the Age of Social Distancing
