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
Housing
Access to adequate housing is one of the universal human rights. Having access to quality housing improves the health, educational performance and family coexistence of citizens. At the IDB, we believe that all citizens must have access to decent housing, which is why we promote and work to expand access to public and private financing for services and access to housing for the most needy. How to promote more and better housing policies in Latin America and the Caribbean? Learn more by reading our blog and downloading this publication.
Urban empowerment in action: women from vulnerable communities earn certification in civil construction
From Unemployed Mothers to Construction Workers"I am thrilled to have achieved this. For me, for my career, this training is very important." These are the words of Rosemary Nericy Dantas Silva, newly certified in the Real Estate Painter course, capturing the sense of accomplishment that filled the night of September 12, 2024, at the Leonel Brizola State School in João Pessoa. … [Read more...] about Urban empowerment in action: women from vulnerable communities earn certification in civil construction
Third Regional Housing Forum 2024: A Milestone in Sustainability and Housing
The IDB Group in coordination with the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (INFONAVIT) and the Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano (SEDATU), held the 3rd Regional Forum on Housing 2024 "Disruptive Innovation in Sustainable Housing for Vulnerable Populations in Latin America and the Caribbean" on July 25 in Mexico City, with the … [Read more...] about Third Regional Housing Forum 2024: A Milestone in Sustainability and Housing
Informal Neighborhoods: The Dual Problem of Natural Disasters and Environmental Pollution
One in five urban households in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) lives in an informal settlement, and two-thirds of people migrating to LAC urban areas settle in these neighborhoods (Inter-American Development Bank, 2021). These residents often have low and unstable incomes, with households led by women, Indigenous people, Afro-descendants, and people with disabilities … [Read more...] about Informal Neighborhoods: The Dual Problem of Natural Disasters and Environmental Pollution
Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as Catalysts for Climate Action Post-COP28
The cities of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face enormous challenges and opportunities. Two-thirds of the Latin American population reside in cities of at least of 20,000 inhabitants and 81% live in urban areas. By 2050, it's projected that over 86% of the region's population will be urban dwellers. In terms of challenges, LAC cities are responsible for around 70% of … [Read more...] about Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as Catalysts for Climate Action Post-COP28