Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) must get ready to face the serious consequences of climate change. With 81% of its population residing in urban areas, cities are at the forefront line to play a leading role in climate action. Why is this so important? Around 70% of the region's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are generated in urban areas and almost 80% of disaster losses … [Read more...] about Towards a Sustainable Future: Climate Action in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
Cities Network
The IDB Cities Network is a platform for knowledge, relationships and solutions at the municipal level that aims to socialize knowledge, lessons learned and good practices in environmental, economic and social sustainability of more than 160 cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide support through meetings that promote institutional support, innovation, good practices and the exchange of knowledge between the public and private sector, civil society and academia to boost demand and capacities for urban loans and investments in cities. Learn more by reading our blog and visiting the IDB Cities Network's web.
Transforming Cities: Transit-Oriented Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning tool aimed at improving the quality of life in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cities. Through investments in transportation and the management of urban components, such as land use and occupation, the distribution of public spaces and the promotion of economic activities, any city can put TOD into practice. Why … [Read more...] about Transforming Cities: Transit-Oriented Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
This is how to get a Transit Oriented Development in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean
Cities are the heart of our region. It is from them that progress, development, innovation and the cutting edge radiate throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). No one is surprised that eight out of every ten people in this vibrant region live in metropolitan areas. But all that glitters is not gold, and many challenges remain to be met. One of the challenges facing … [Read more...] about This is how to get a Transit Oriented Development in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean
How can Latin American and Caribbean cities foster climate action?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) faces one of the greatest threats to its sustainable development: the effects of climate change. The impacts of global warming, such as rising temperatures, loss of biodiversity and extreme weather events (hurricanes, droughts, floods, etc.), are becoming increasingly evident in our region. In order to address them, and to achieve the … [Read more...] about How can Latin American and Caribbean cities foster climate action?
Urban Food Security: How to connect our cities’ food systems?
Have you ever thought about the path that food follows from the farm to the market? This is known as the food supply and distribution system, and is composed of six stages: origin, transformation, storage/conservation, transport-distribution, sale and consumption. Cities play a leading role in most of them, so their planning and management are vitally important elements for … [Read more...] about Urban Food Security: How to connect our cities’ food systems?