In addition to helping mitigate the climate crisis, addressing climate change in a comprehensive manner has the potential to generate enormous economic and social benefits. In the case of Colombia, progress has already been made in key areas. For example, in 2022, jobs associated with environmental activities related to air and climate protection, wastewater management, as well … [Read more...] about Accelerating the green fiscal agenda in Colombia
Alejandra Paris Gallego
Alejandra currently works as communications consultant at the Climate Change Division of the IDB, where she oversees the strategic communication of the bank's Climate Change Division, giving visibility to the different actions that the IDB carries out to motivate climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean. Over 10 years, she has worked in institutional communication, from the Colombian Embassy in Madrid, to designing and implementing several communication campaigns for the public sector, including clients such as different Directorates-General of the European Commission and ministries in Latin America.
Building a Greener Future: Tools for a Just Transition in Energy Across Latin America and the Caribbean
To address climate change and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide must undergo profound socio-economic transformations towards carbon neutrality. But what are the social impacts of this transition in Latin America and the Caribbean? How can a just transition be integrated into the climate change agenda? And what actions can governments in the region take … [Read more...] about Building a Greener Future: Tools for a Just Transition in Energy Across Latin America and the Caribbean
“Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Did you know that development and decarbonization can go hand in hand? Adopting the path towards carbon neutrality can bring significant benefits to our region. These are the main findings of the study "Costs and benefits of achieving carbon neutrality in Latin America and the Caribbean," which examines various options the region can implement to achieve net zero emissions … [Read more...] about “Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Walking the Talk to 2024 Climate and Biodiversity Agenda
Today, Latin America and the Caribbean stand at a turning point to shape a new sustainable economy. We are presented with a momentous chance to embrace the sustainability revolution as the development opportunity of the 21st century. This journey goes beyond protecting the environment and reducing carbon emissions: it's about creating jobs, improving public health, reducing the … [Read more...] about Walking the Talk to 2024 Climate and Biodiversity Agenda
Health and Climate Change: How to protect people’s health facing the climate crisis?
It is known that the health of the population is affected by climate change. One of the reasons is the changing weather patterns that directly or indirectly impact people's well-being. The global temperature has already increased by 1.1°C, leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as droughts, hurricanes, and heatwaves, causing thousands of deaths and … [Read more...] about Health and Climate Change: How to protect people’s health facing the climate crisis?