Cities are the engines of economic and social development; home of the majority of the world’s population, and host of most of economic activities, cultural assets, and institutions. Therefore, the future of cities is decisive for the future of our planet. In other words, properly caring for, adapting, managing, and planning cities is essential to achieve international … [Read more...] about How will the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean grow?
Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez
Daniel Peciña-Lopez is a specialist in international affairs, external relations and communication. He has more than 10 years of professional experience in diplomatic delegations, and international organizations in cities such as Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Madrid, Mexico City and Hong Kong, among others. Daniel is Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, Master of Science from the University of Oxford Brookes and Licenciado from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. In 2010 Daniel received the First National Award for Excellence in Academic Performance, from the Ministry of Education (Government of Spain) for being the university level student with the highest average GPA score in the country.
Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
Have you ever wondered how the most vulnerable people in the city ensure their access to nutritious and sufficient food when it is challenging to ensure its availability? In cities like those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where social inequalities persist, food security becomes a pressing challenge for the most vulnerable groups in urban areas. In this article, … [Read more...] about Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
What is iGOPP Local, and why will it be a key element for cities in the fight against climate change?
Many urban areas in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face extreme temperatures, storms, and floods that are exacerbated in intensity and frequency due to climate change. In response to the heightened hydroclimatic threats, cities are implementing a wide range of climate change adaptation measures. This includes disaster risk reduction, not only providing infrastructure … [Read more...] about What is iGOPP Local, and why will it be a key element for cities in the fight against climate change?
22 Ways your city can address climate change
We often hear that cities are at the forefront of climate action. But what does this exactly mean? At the IDB, we work to support cities in their challenges towards sustainable development, making adaptation and mitigation of the effects of climate change one of our key focus areas. To answer many questions about climate action in cities, the IDB, the Ministry of Environment … [Read more...] about 22 Ways your city can address climate change
At the forefront of COP28: enhancing urban resilience in cities through Nature-Based Solutions
World leaders are closing their meetings today at COP28 in Dubai with the aim to increase the climate ambition and action of all countries, and to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and resilient future. There is no doubt that COP28 has been a crucial conference for the global response to climate change. It has an opportunity to review the progress made since the … [Read more...] about At the forefront of COP28: enhancing urban resilience in cities through Nature-Based Solutions