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
Gabriel De Barros Torres
Gabriel de Barros Torres is a consultant at the IDB's Housing and Urban Development Division (CSD/HUD), where he provides operational support for the preparation, monitoring, and execution of the division's programs. He has previously supported technical cooperation and knowledge management initiatives at think tanks and development agencies—such as the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)—focusing on climate adaptation, social protection, and trade integration. He holds a master’s degree in International Studies from the George Washington University and a master’s degree in International Policy Analysis and Management from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).