Since 2018, the British Government, together with the IDB, designed the United Kingdom Sustainable Infrastructure Programme (UKSIP) to catalyze private investment in sustainable infrastructure aligned with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This partnership between the British … [Read more...] about UKSIP – Five years catalyzing investment in sustainable infrastructure in collaboration between the public and private sectors
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Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
3 lessons learned from our collaboration with other energy institutions and Latin America’s path to decarbonization The global energy market has experienced volatility, price increases, and energy security challenges on many fronts in recent years. According to the 2022 World Energy Outlook, geopolitical and economic concerns have affected the energy markets worldwide, … [Read more...] about Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
The IDB and UK join forces to invest in sustainable infrastructure in Peru
In Latin America and the Caribbean, investment levels in infrastructure have not matched green growth objectives in recent years. Now more than ever, with the socioeconomic crisis generated by the pandemic, investment in sustainable infrastructure is crucial for the economic recovery. An additional investment in infrastructure could significantly boost growth in the … [Read more...] about The IDB and UK join forces to invest in sustainable infrastructure in Peru
The energy sector needs more talent and diversity!
How can we encourage girls and women to be interested, study and work in science, technology and engineering? Throughout history, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been shaped by gender biases that exclude women and girls. The unequal access to education, technology and leadership positions have alienated countless brilliant … [Read more...] about The energy sector needs more talent and diversity!
The quarantine and its dwellers: ¿Do we change our electricity consumption behavior?
Since confinement measures began to be applied, we have been forced to remain inside our homes for a long period of time. These measures of social distancing have required the reduction of economic activities, the closing of schools, and the limitation of physical displacement. In the region, a huge number of people share residences with their families or other co-inhabitants … [Read more...] about The quarantine and its dwellers: ¿Do we change our electricity consumption behavior?