As described in the previous blog posts of this series about Cities and Health, inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) goes beyond income disparity, affecting the health of its population. A recent IDB monograph documents another dimension of inequality in the region: inequality in exposure to ambient air and noise pollution. Air and noise pollution are two of … [Read more...] about Is there inequality in pollution exposure between rich and poor neighborhoods?
Reasons to celebrate World Urbanism Day
Although it is not one of the most popular events at the international level, World Urbanism Day (also known as World Town Planning Day) has great significance. Every November 8, the United Nations commemorates this day thanks to the initiative of the then Professor Carlos Maria Della Paolera, from the University of Buenos Aires, in 1949. This event became the starting point to … [Read more...] about Reasons to celebrate World Urbanism Day
IDB Mayors Forum 2022: four lessons to address climate change in cities
October 31, World Cities Day Today is World Cities Day (WCD). While many people will read or hear about the importance of commemorating this day, few may know exactly what it celebrates. Let's delve into some history. In 2013, the United Nations established WCD with the aim of fostering cooperation among countries to address the challenges posed by urbanism and contribute to … [Read more...] about IDB Mayors Forum 2022: four lessons to address climate change in cities
Three strategies to reduce the housing deficit in Latin America and the Caribbean
Housing plays a much more important role than is generally recognized. Not only does it satisfy people's basic needs for well-being, protection, safety and health, but it is also the main pillar for overcoming poverty. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), 33.7% of the population lives in poverty. If we add to this the fact that almost half of the region's inhabitants do … [Read more...] about Three strategies to reduce the housing deficit in Latin America and the Caribbean
Has the pandemic exacerbated urban inequality in Latin America?
More than 6.5 million people have died worldwide from COVID-19. Latin America and the Caribbean LAC has been one of the regions most affected by the pandemic, with some of the countries having the highest mortality rates. As mentioned in previous blog posts in this series on Healthy Cities, the region is highly urbanized and has wide health inequities. In this blog, we … [Read more...] about Has the pandemic exacerbated urban inequality in Latin America?