Latin America and the Caribbean have already reached 96% electricity coverage. The region could be the next to achieve universal access but there are still challenges that need to be addressed. The IDB is contributing to this endeavor. … [Read more...] about Contributing to “Sustainable Energy for All” in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Rise Up! New Initiative Teaches Kids about Sustainability
“No man is an island entire of itself…” We’ve all heard this poem before. True enough, none of us are as independent as we think. Neither are ecosystems! In fact, people and nature rely on each other. … [Read more...] about Rise Up! New Initiative Teaches Kids about Sustainability
Sign Up for Our New Basic Course in Geothermal Exploration for Regional Integration!
Sign up for our new "Basic Course in Geothermal Exploration for Regional Integration," which is the first regional webinar on the topic of geothermal energy in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will be organized and conducted by the National Energy Board of El Salvador, the University of El Salvador and LaGeo, in collaboration with the IDB. … [Read more...] about Sign Up for Our New Basic Course in Geothermal Exploration for Regional Integration!
Smart infrastructure is the key to sustainable development
Moving towards low-carbon, climate-resilient transport and infrastructure is the best route to reducing poverty worldwide … [Read more...] about Smart infrastructure is the key to sustainable development
Three Strategies to Transform the Caribbean’s Energy Sector
*This article was first published on Energy Now. The Caribbean energy sector is ripe for change – its long-standing dependence on fossil fuels has ensured that citizens pay some of the highest energy rates in the world. … [Read more...] about Three Strategies to Transform the Caribbean’s Energy Sector