Picture yourself stepping into the heart of the urban wilderness in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where towering skyscrapers and an array of new and old buildings stand tall amidst a cacophony of city sounds and frantic activities. From the busy streets of some metropolises such as Buenos Aires, Mexico City, or São Paulo to other vibrant capitals in the Caribbean like … [Read more...] about From Urban Jungles to Biodiversity Havens in Latin America and the Caribbean
Sustainable development
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.
How can cities mitigate the impacts of climate change?: green and gray infrastructure
Climate change is no longer an abstract concept but a current challenge in our cities. As we analyzed in the previous article of this series, the rise in average temperatures and intense heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods are some of the extreme weather phenomena that increasingly affect densely populated urban centers. What can cities in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about How can cities mitigate the impacts of climate change?: green and gray infrastructure
How will climate change impact cities in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Something as ordinary and pleasant as walking on the street on a summer day could become a risky activity in many cities around the world. The reason? Everything suggests that if we don't act quickly, our cities will become too hot to allow it. Consequently, this will negatively impact the productivity of our municipalities, the quality of life of those who reside in them, and … [Read more...] about How will climate change impact cities in Latin America and the Caribbean?
How will the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean grow?
Cities are the engines of economic and social development; home of the majority of the world’s population, and host of most of economic activities, cultural assets, and institutions. Therefore, the future of cities is decisive for the future of our planet. In other words, properly caring for, adapting, managing, and planning cities is essential to achieve international … [Read more...] about How will the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean grow?
Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
Have you ever wondered how the most vulnerable people in the city ensure their access to nutritious and sufficient food when it is challenging to ensure its availability? In cities like those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where social inequalities persist, food security becomes a pressing challenge for the most vulnerable groups in urban areas. In this article, … [Read more...] about Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities