Globally, the scale and pace of urbanization have transformed the structure of territorial governance into the complex realm of metropolitan governance. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), urbanization has profoundly reshaped cities, necessitating new forms of metropolitan governance. With over 80% of the population residing in urban areas—outpacing Europe and far ahead … [Read more...] about The Metropolitan and beyond: Navigating Governance, Scale and Complexity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Fernando Toro
Fernando is a Senior Specialist at the Housing and Urban Development Division, Inter-American Development Bank. PhD (c) in Development Planning at the University College London (UCL). MSc in Urban Development Planning from UCL and Master in Real Estate Development from Universidad de Chile. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and ANID Chile Fellow. As academic, has presented his work in Chile, Argentina, Netherlands, Finland, Germany, France, USA and UK, and have been part of the Global Network on Financial Geography advisory Board, Revista de Urbanismo co-editors team and the Global Networks Journal editorial board. His last researches has been published in high ranked scientific journals such as Antipode; Urban Studies; Housing, Theory and Society and Third World Quarterly. Co-author of the book "Habitar Digno y Nueva Constitución" (2021, LOM Ediciones) and "Lo Metropolitano: escala, complejidad y gobernanza" (2024, IADB). Previous professional experience in urban planning, includes consultancies to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (Chile) and the Inter-American Development Bank on metropolitan areas, regional migration and urban inequality.
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