Last night’s Latin Finance Deal of the Year Awards dinner in New York City highlighted some non-traditional deals. The Best Renewable Energy Financing Award went to Colonia Arias – a Uruguayan wind farm project with a unique structure to both tap local capital markets and mitigate the effects of climate change. … [Read more...] about Local investors jumpstart capital markets and green energy matrix
Valle Avilés Pinedo
Valle Avilés Pinedo fue parte del equipo de Desarrollo de Negocio de BID Invest. Anteriormente, trabajó como periodista en España, Reino Unido, Perú, EEUU y Mozambique. Valle fue becaria Fulbright en la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York, donde hizo un máster en Relaciones Internacionales.
The best of 2015: Four transportation projects leading in sustainability
Climate change and transportation have an intimate yet complex relationship. Transport accounts for one-fifth of the world’s energy use and one-quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions, making it a main cause of global warming. On the other hand, climate change can severely affect transportation systems, resulting in shorter project life spans, reduced quality of infrastructure … [Read more...] about The best of 2015: Four transportation projects leading in sustainability
Four transportation projects leading in sustainability
Climate change and transportation have an intimate yet complex relationship. Transport accounts for one-fifth of the world’s energy use and one-quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions, making it a main cause of global warming. On the other hand, climate change can severely affect transportation systems, resulting in shorter project life spans, reduced quality of infrastructure … [Read more...] about Four transportation projects leading in sustainability
The Business Case for Sustainable Infrastructure: Metro Lima Line 1
An interview with Manuel Wu, CEO of Metro Lima Line 1 Mass transit development is critical for urban growth and quality of life, but it can involve complex economic, social, and environmental trade-offs. Metro Lima Line 1, winner of the 2014 IDB Group Infrastructure 360º Award, is a good example of how to manage these complexities by integrating sustainable infrastructure … [Read more...] about The Business Case for Sustainable Infrastructure: Metro Lima Line 1
