*To read this post in Spanish, click here. In our previous post “How to Restore Trust? Falling Prices of Raw Materials and Political Crisis,” we talked about the difficult situation that governments are put under pressure by the arrival of fewer resources in the primary sector and citizens that increasingly tolerate less abuse of power and demand better … [Read more...] about Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Crisis of Trust at the Subnational level
$4 Million in Prizes for Innovation in Renewable Energy
Latin America and the Caribbean, which has the highest use of renewable energy of any global region, has many outstanding candidates for the $4 million Zayed Future Energy Prize. The prize was created by the government of the United Arab Emirates in 2008. According to Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Director of the Prize, “it aims to inspire innovation and recognize achievement in … [Read more...] about $4 Million in Prizes for Innovation in Renewable Energy
Light Up Your Life! The Role of Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy in Sports for Development
On the International Day of Sports for Development, we would like to recognize that sports play an essential role in improving the quality of life of millions of children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Studies have proven that sports can serve as an effective tool to motivate and train young people. … [Read more...] about Light Up Your Life! The Role of Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy in Sports for Development
Everything you should know about sustainability before Earth Day
Earth Day on April 22nd is around the corner and never in recent history has the sustainability of the planet been more under threat than today. This is why we want to share our RISE UP initiative, because it is all about and how you can help promote change. … [Read more...] about Everything you should know about sustainability before Earth Day
2 Ways Sustainable Energy Can Make Cities Safer for Women
In predominantly male sectors like energy and urban planning, women are mostly invisible players. Women, especially in developing countries, have little say over energy choices and the use of renewable energy because men are often the primary decision-makers. And yet women are still the primary household energy managers, and which means that energy poverty impacts … [Read more...] about 2 Ways Sustainable Energy Can Make Cities Safer for Women