On the occasion of World Cities Day, celebrated on October 31st, we want to shed light on a relatively lesser-known and explored facet of urban life in the region: Amazonian cities. While the Amazon is renowned as the world's largest rainforest, it's often overlooked that it's also home to a highly urbanized population. The majority of its people reside in towns, settlements, … [Read more...] about 2023 World Cities Day: the Amazonian Cities Forum and its role in the sustainable development of the region
Eight strategies to adapt our cities to climate change
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
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
Green and Social Bonds in Colombia: five questions and answers
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has been making progress in the development of the thematic bond market. This should not be a surprise, since green and social bonds, in addition to being a financial debt instrument that contributes to sustainable and inclusive development in the region, provide an excellent opportunity for investors to mobilize resources for initiatives … [Read more...] about Green and Social Bonds in Colombia: five questions and answers
How to finance a Transit-Oriented Development?
In urban planning, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a type of urban development that maximizes the amount of residential, commercial, and recreational space within walking distance of public transportation. In doing so, TOD promotes the use of public transportation and discourages the use of private automobiles, promoting sustainable urban growth. How to distinguish a … [Read more...] about How to finance a Transit-Oriented Development?