Overcoming Three Challenges to Unlock the Potential of Green Hydrogen
Latin America and the Caribbean is at a tipping point in terms of green hydrogen development. There are currently 65 projects in the region, 92% of which are early-stage projects, while many others are at a proposal stage. The region faces a series of legal, regulatory, financial and market obstacles that have only slowed the progress of clean energy initiatives.
The Sustainable Bond that Transformed Central America's Financial Markets
Investment decisions focused on positive social and environmental impacts are vital to driving equitable and responsible economic growth, financial success, and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
With this philosophy, IDB Invest supported structuring the first sustainable bond in Central America in 2020. A joint effort with Banco Promerica in Costa Rica set a precedent in the regional financial market.
Not Just Tourists: Now Also Cars Recharge Under the Sun of Punta Cana
by Omar Zacarías - Marco Monje
One of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations is now also a pioneering environment for clean energy in the Caribbean and Latin America, showcasing what happens when the private sector, governments, and development banks work towards a common goal.
Just as tourists come to these white sands and crystal-clear waters to recharge their batteries, electric vehicles can do so at the new Evergo Connect station, sometimes in just 10 minutes!
Nothing is Fated: Shaping an Equitable Digital Future Must be a Collective Endeavor
As Karim Lesina, EVP of Millicom, correctly points out, in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and connectivity, the future is not a predetermined destination awaiting our arrival; rather, it is a realm we actively shape and build together.
The digital future is not guaranteed; it gets shaped through the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved. This sentiment lies at the heart of major telecommunications companies, highlighting the crucial role of collective contributions in steering us toward a future that embraces efficiency, equity, and opportunity.
A Few Very Good Reasons to Protect the Integrity of Gender Bonds
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