Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean are grappling with severe pollution problems due to inadequate waste management and poor air quality. In 2021, the region generated 230 million tons of municipal solid waste, half of which was not properly managed, leading to uncontrolled landfills and methane emissions (Alarcón, et al., 2023). Air quality is particularly alarming in … [Read more...] about Recycling, Composting, and Air Quality: What’s Happening in Our Cities?
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How to Optimize Subsidies for the Development of Sustainable Housing Solutions?
Housing subsidies are financial aids provided by governments or private institutions to make housing more accessible to low-income individuals and families. These subsidies can include housing vouchers, direct rental subsidies, mortgage interest tax deductions, and funds for the development of affordable housing, thereby reducing costs and facilitating access to a decent … [Read more...] about How to Optimize Subsidies for the Development of Sustainable Housing Solutions?
Strategies to Promote Social Housing in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face a significant challenge in addressing social exclusion in urban environments. It is estimated that at least 105 million people in LAC currently live in informal settlements (World Bank, 2020), where one-third of households belong to the lowest income quintile. These neighborhoods are characterized by a lack of basic services and … [Read more...] about Strategies to Promote Social Housing in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
How to Finance Climate Action in Cities? Effective and Innovative Instruments for Latin America and the Caribbean
In the Housing and Urban Development Division of the IDB, we have organized the webinar series "Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as Catalysts for Climate Action Post-COP28" to support municipalities in the region in understanding the opportunities and challenges of climate change management in the urban agenda, delving into aspects of governance, gender and equity, and … [Read more...] about How to Finance Climate Action in Cities? Effective and Innovative Instruments for Latin America and the Caribbean
Climate Equity in Cities: Governance, Gender and Urban Resilience
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