By Gilberto Chona and Sarah Benton* Hurricanes - like Hurricane Irma - and tropical storms threaten the Caribbean with tragic frequency making it one of the most vulnerable regions on the planet. These phenomena affect lives, infrastructure and economies, and are worsening with climate change. These impacts are significant and require serious attention to strategies to … [Read more...] about Ready to face Hurricane Irma?
Climate Change & Environment
The Clean Energy Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Vasu Beepath As far as the evolution of human energy use is concerned they were gradual shifts rather than sudden transitions. Coal displaced wood and oil displaced coal, economic and technical changes would also ensure that natural gas and renewable energy will displace oil at a highly predictable schedule. The rising demand for cleaner fuels to sustain our rapidly … [Read more...] about The Clean Energy Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean
Why Coastal Cities Need a Blue Urban Agenda
By Michael Donovan Consider the nation of Kiribati, an island nation with 110,000 residents spread out over 33 atolls and reef islands in the South Pacific. Within a century, the country could be underwater or “deterritorialized”. In response, Kiribati’s former President authorized in 2014 the purchase of 20 square kilometers of land on Fiji in case of a future mass … [Read more...] about Why Coastal Cities Need a Blue Urban Agenda
Building Partnerships to Deliver Results
If you are a Civil Society Organization or you are interested in subjects related to development in the Caribbean, we invite you to participate in the VII Annual IDB Group Civil Society Forum on June 8th in Kingston, Jamaica. The Vice Presidency for Countries at the IDB Group organizes these forums yearly. This year the main team is Partnerships Between Governments and Civil … [Read more...] about Building Partnerships to Deliver Results
Four reasons why the Caribbean private sector must invest in renewables
By Vanessa Matos Tudela and Michelle Evans In the Caribbean, the year-round sunshine and extremely favorable insolation levels have not been enough to spur significant investments in renewable energy. Now, a year after the signature of the Paris Agreement, investments in solar energy seem more appealing than ever before, mainly due to four reasons: High vulnerability to … [Read more...] about Four reasons why the Caribbean private sector must invest in renewables