Today is World Oceans Day. In addition to being a source of food, the oceans are essential for human life, as they absorb more than 90% of the excess of atmospheric heat trapped by greenhouse gases. The effects of climate change are disrupting not only marine ecosystems, but the people who depend on them. According to the UN, 40% of the total population lives less than 100 km … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why cities should consult the IDB´s “Guide for disaster risk identification, analysis and adaptation”
Ginés Suárez
Ginés Suárez is a Specialist in the Management of Natural Disasters and Resources in the Environment, Rural Development and Disaster Risk Management Division.
Building Resilience: Lessons Learned from New Orleans and Central America
What do climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have in common? The pandemic, in addition to evidencing from a health perspective several of the vulnerabilities typically related to climate change, has also revealed opportunities to develop greater resilience to overcome catastrophes in our cities. It has been proven that the cities that have offered the best responses to the … [Read more...] about Building Resilience: Lessons Learned from New Orleans and Central America