Have you ever wondered how projects financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are supervised in accordance with our socio-environmental policies and guidelines? Or even, what is the purpose of such supervision? Socio-environmental monitoring and supervision is an exciting process: it involves monitoring, reviewing and reporting on a regular basis on the … [Read more...] about Socio-environmental monitoring: How to drive the success and sustainability of development projects
Alvaro Adam
Álvaro is an Environmental Engineer working for the ESG Unit of the Inter-American Development Bank. He has more than 15 years of experience providing technical expertise and best industry practices to solve the most complex environmental challenges throughout the project life cycle, in both the public and private sectors. He holds an MSc in Environmental Engineer, a PhD Program in Sustainable Development, and a Master in Integrated Management: Quality, Environment, Occupational Risk Prevention, and Corporate Social Responsibility. He has also a strong passion for the promotion of the circular economy, the management of environmental risks, and the conservation of biodiversity.
The delicate relationship between human health and a healthy environment
The health landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is challenging and is closely linked to environmental care. According to data from the Pan American Health Organization, 13% of deaths in the region are currently attributed to environmental risks, accounting for 847,000 deaths per year. Recently, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution declaring that … [Read more...] about The delicate relationship between human health and a healthy environment
4 facts about IDB’s standard on assessment and management of environmental and social risks and impacts
The new Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), which has been in force since October 2021, emerged as an opportunity to improve and harmonize environmental and social standards within the IDB Group with those of other multilateral organizations, such as the IFC's Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, the World Bank's Environmental and … [Read more...] about 4 facts about IDB’s standard on assessment and management of environmental and social risks and impacts
Access to a healthy environment, a new universal human right
In recent days, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment a universal human right, something that was not included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. This will change the nature of international law, urging countries, international organizations and the private sector to intensify … [Read more...] about Access to a healthy environment, a new universal human right
Conventional infrastructure and regenerative sustainable infrastructure: promoting projects with a positive net impact
Infrastructure is the main driver of human development, but it is also the main trigger for environmental and social impacts on the planet, such as those associated with the loss of biodiversity, the transformation of ecosystems and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, decisions regarding its design, construction and operation have incredible potential to create systemic … [Read more...] about Conventional infrastructure and regenerative sustainable infrastructure: promoting projects with a positive net impact