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Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation

November 13, 2024 por Jason Anthony Hobbs - Esperanza González-Mahecha - Gerard Alleng Leave a Comment

Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows, play a crucial role in the provision of vital ecosystem goods and services including the capture and storage of carbon, protection against coastal erosion and the provision of essential habitat for various species of plants and animals and livelihoods for coastal communities. With the support from … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation

Urban empowerment in action: women from vulnerable communities earn certification in civil construction

November 7, 2024 por Clementine Tribouillard - Joelma Medeiros - Rejane Negreiros Leave a Comment

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

How Inclusive Urbanism Transformed Risk Areas into Safe Spaces for Children in Niterói’s Favelas

October 23, 2024 por Clementine Tribouillard - Giselle Brand - Letícia Jacob Leave a Comment

This article was originally published in Ideação - Inovação em Gestão Pública. Urbanizing communities in high-risk areas is one of the greatest challenges for cities, especially when it involves vulnerable populations and critical geological conditions. In the case of Niterói, the Urban Development and Social Inclusion Program (PRODUIS), a partnership between the City Hall … [Read more...] about How Inclusive Urbanism Transformed Risk Areas into Safe Spaces for Children in Niterói’s Favelas

Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC

September 30, 2024 por Karin Villarroel - Álvaro Yanez Leave a Comment

Urban waste management in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a critical challenge for sustainable development. As populations and consumption continue to rise, so does the volume of solid waste, leading to environmental and social issues that directly affect cities. Managing solid waste is not only a logistical challenge but also a key strategy in combating climate … [Read more...] about Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC

Recycling, Composting, and Air Quality: What’s Happening in Our Cities?

August 29, 2024 por Sofía del Castillo - Karin Villarroel Leave a Comment

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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