Cities play a leading role in climate action. In a recent article, we explained how municipalities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can contribute to achieving the goals set in the Country Agreement and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of their countries. Cities are responsible for around 70% of the region's greenhouse gas emissions and bear almost 80% of … [Read more...] about At the forefront of COP28: climate action in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean
Maria Camila Uribe
Maria Camila Uribe is Principal Technical Lead of the Housing and Urban Development Division, and the Coordinator of the IDB Cities Network of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Maria Camila served as Representative of the IDB in Chile, and later worked in the coordination of the Institutional Strategy of the IDB Group. Additionally, she served as Head of the Services Section for the Committees and the Executive Directors in the IDB Secretariat. Maria Camila is an economist from the Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia, where she has also completed master level courses in economics, and holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. She has over 18 years of experience in the Colombian public sector, having served as Secretary of Planning of Bogotá, Director of Cadaster and Tax Director of the same city, advisor to the Ministry of Finance of Colombia and to the National Planning Department. Local and urban fiscal matters stand out amongst her many specializations.
2023 World Cities Day: the Amazonian Cities Forum and its role in the sustainable development of the region
On the occasion of World Cities Day, celebrated on October 31st, we want to shed light on a relatively lesser-known and explored facet of urban life in the region: Amazonian cities. While the Amazon is renowned as the world's largest rainforest, it's often overlooked that it's also home to a highly urbanized population. The majority of its people reside in towns, settlements, … [Read more...] about 2023 World Cities Day: the Amazonian Cities Forum and its role in the sustainable development of the region
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
Mayors Forum 2021: 4 Key Takeaways on Managing Cities in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has had an unprecedented impact on socialization dynamics and quality of life in cities all around the world. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), weak social protection structures, fragmented health systems, and deep inequalities have exacerbated the crisis, leading to the worst recession the region has experienced in the last hundred years. The … [Read more...] about Mayors Forum 2021: 4 Key Takeaways on Managing Cities in Times of Crisis