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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.

At the forefront of COP28: climate action in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean

December 7, 2023 por Maria Camila Uribe - Sofía del Castillo - Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez Leave a Comment

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

Eight strategies to adapt our cities to climate change

October 25, 2023 por Nora Libertun - Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez Leave a Comment

Cities are critically vulnerable to climate change. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate change, cities are already facing the growing risks of water scarcity, sea level rise, and extreme weather events such as heat waves and floods. These climate events increase mortality and morbidity, cause asset and economic losses, … [Read more...] about Eight strategies to adapt our cities to climate change

Towards a brighter future: the IDB Group’s commitment to street lighting

October 10, 2023 por Daniel Peciña-López Leave a Comment

Anyone who lives in a city knows the feeling of looking at the night sky and not seeing any stars. Not because they are not there, but because light pollution in many areas of our cities prevents us from perceiving them clearly. In truth, this may be one of the few disappointing consequences of having a good public lighting system, since the illumination of our cities plays a … [Read more...] about Towards a brighter future: the IDB Group’s commitment to street lighting

Towards a Sustainable Future: Climate Action in Latin American and Caribbean Cities

September 19, 2023 por Karin Villarroel - Sofía del Castillo - Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez Leave a Comment

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

Transforming Cities: Transit-Oriented Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

August 29, 2023 por Karin Villarroel - Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez Leave a Comment

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

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Este es el blog de la División de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Súmate a la conversación sobre cómo mejorar la sostenibilidad y calidad de vida en ciudades de América Latina y el Caribe.

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