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
ProMorar Brasil: sustainable housing solutions to improve urban living
There is also a Portuguese version of this post published in Ideaçao: Banco de inovação em gestão pública no Brasil.A $54.5 million loan, signed on December 19, aims to facilitate access to affordable housing solutions. The objective of the ProMorar Brasil credit operation is to foster new housing strategies and improve the quality of life for the Brazilian population, … [Read more...] about ProMorar Brasil: sustainable housing solutions to improve urban living
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
Strengthening Cooperation for Climate-Resilient Urban Futures
Cities are both the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the most vulnerable to climate impacts, making them key to mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis. Staying below the 1.5°C global warming limit is still possible, but the coming years are crucial. It will require the involvement of a multitude of stakeholders, complex actions and a high level of … [Read more...] about Strengthening Cooperation for Climate-Resilient Urban Futures
Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation
Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows, play a crucial role in the provision of vital ecosystem goods and services including the capture and storage of carbon, protection against coastal erosion and the provision of essential habitat for various species of plants and animals and livelihoods for coastal communities. With the support from … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation