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Between 1950 and 2014, Latin America and the Caribbean urbanized at an unprecedented rate, increasing its urban population from 50 to 80 percent (as a percentage of the total); a figure that is expected to reach 86 percent by 2050. On the other hand, Latin American cities are extremely vulnerable to extreme weather events, droughts and floods: three-quarters of Latin Americans live in low-lying coastal areas. How to promote sustainable urban development? Learn more by reading our blog and downloading this publication.

Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development

August 22, 2024 por Alejandro López Lamia - Mikel Sáez de Vicuña Leave a Comment

The link between gastronomy and urban development is fascinating, especially when culinary districts drive new urban trends and renewed socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental processes. Thus, gastronomy becomes more than a means of survival. It turns into the art of good eating and living. It is a common thread that weaves stories and identities, creating a colorful … [Read more...] about Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development

Informal Neighborhoods: The Dual Problem of Natural Disasters and Environmental Pollution

July 25, 2024 por Ann Mitchell - Nora Libertun - Mariano Rabassa Leave a Comment

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

The Metropolitan and beyond: Navigating Governance, Scale and Complexity in Latin America and the Caribbean

May 31, 2024 por Fernando Toro - Felipe Vera Leave a Comment

Globally, the scale and pace of urbanization have transformed the structure of territorial governance into the complex realm of metropolitan governance. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), urbanization has profoundly reshaped cities, necessitating new forms of metropolitan governance. With over 80% of the population residing in urban areas—outpacing Europe and far ahead … [Read more...] about The Metropolitan and beyond: Navigating Governance, Scale and Complexity in Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate Equity in Cities: Governance, Gender and Urban Resilience

April 8, 2024 por Karin Villarroel Leave a Comment

The Division of Housing and Urban Development organized three webinars to understand better the opportunities and challenges associated with subnational climate action. The second meeting of the series, held on March 27th, focused on the crucial theme of climate equity in cities, addressing governance, gender, and urban resilience. This gathering brought together experts and … [Read more...] about Climate Equity in Cities: Governance, Gender and Urban Resilience

Driving Climate Action: Multilevel Coordination in Latin American and Caribbean Cities

April 8, 2024 por Karin Villarroel Leave a Comment

The Housing and Urban Development Division organized three webinars to support cities in their efforts to understand the opportunities and challenges of subnational climate action in the fight against climate change and in achieving national and global goals and commitments. Our first webinar, held on March 20th, delved into the crucial role of multilevel collaboration in … [Read more...] about Driving Climate Action: Multilevel Coordination in Latin American and Caribbean Cities

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