World Cities Day is an opportunity to highlight the vital role Amazonian cities can play in sustaining a healthy Amazonia—and, in doing so, protecting its extraordinary biodiversity and ecological functions. This idea is at the heart of Cities in Amazonia: People and Nature in Harmony, a book that brings together contributions from more than fifty authors from the IDB and … [Read more...] about Cities in Amazonia: Unlocking Prosperity and Protecting Ecosystems
Innovating in Involuntary Resettlements with Assisted Purchase
This post is also available in Portuguese Ensuring the right to decent housing in Brazil is one of the country's major challenges. In the pursuit of providing safe living conditions with infrastructure and basic services, authorities often resort to the involuntary resettlement of families. An application developed with support from the Inter-American Development Bank seeks … [Read more...] about Innovating in Involuntary Resettlements with Assisted Purchase
Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems: A Lifeline for Latin American and Caribbean Cities
In recent decades, the frequency and intensity of disasters have increased, posing significant threats to urban areas globally. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), particularly susceptible to these calamities, has experienced the devastating impacts of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat and wildfires, and other catastrophic events. LAC is the second-most … [Read more...] about Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems: A Lifeline for Latin American and Caribbean Cities
Cities on the Brink: How to Protect Latin America from Extreme Heat and Wildfires
Latin America and the Caribbean cities are the development engine of the region. Home to almost eighty percent of all residents, they serve as the base for government institutions and are home to an immense number of cultural assets and productive activities. Because of this great concentration of people and resources, negative impacts on cities’ well-being have serious … [Read more...] about Cities on the Brink: How to Protect Latin America from Extreme Heat and Wildfires
São Luís: Pioneering Interventions Transform The Historic Center Into An Inclusive And Accessible Space
This post is also available in portuguese in Ideação. The Historic Center of São Luís is one of the most emblematic cultural heritages of Brazil. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, its cobblestone streets, winding and narrow, are a hallmark of colonial urbanism that has spanned the centuries, maintaining the charm and memory of a past full of stories. The … [Read more...] about São Luís: Pioneering Interventions Transform The Historic Center Into An Inclusive And Accessible Space