The proximity of urban centers to the coast makes our Caribbean cities vulnerable to rising sea levels and the increasingly devastating effects of storms. In the Dominican Republic, 25% of the built-up area between 1995 and 2015 is located within three kilometers of the coast, making these areas highly exposed to climate events such as hurricanes and floods. This affects not … [Read more...] about Resilient Urban Planning to Climate Change, the IDB’s Commitment to the Colonial City of Santo Domingo
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Preserving the past and building the future: Green heritage buildings in Paramaribo
Suriname can be considered a privileged country. It does not only host great biodiversity, but it also has a vibrant and diverse population as a result of multiple waves of immigration throughout the centuries. Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, is home to 44% of the national population and holds the historical and cultural wealth of the country. Walking through its streets is an … [Read more...] about Preserving the past and building the future: Green heritage buildings in Paramaribo
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?
22 Ways your city can address climate change
We often hear that cities are at the forefront of climate action. But what does this exactly mean? At the IDB, we work to support cities in their challenges towards sustainable development, making adaptation and mitigation of the effects of climate change one of our key focus areas. To answer many questions about climate action in cities, the IDB, the Ministry of Environment … [Read more...] about 22 Ways your city can address climate change