The current health crisis forced the Chilean capital, like the rest of the world, to stop. This pause allowed Santiago to immediately experience the benefits of much better air quality. During the first weeks of April, the low use of fossil fuels resulted in a 29% reduction in PM 2.5 and a 71% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide. Thus, seeking to preserve good air quality, in tune … [Read more...] about Electromobility as a key element for post-COVID-19 recovery in Chile
Benoit Lefevre
Benoit Lefevre, PhD, é economista e engenheiro agrônomo. Atualmente trabalha como especialista sênior na divisão de Mudanças Climáticas do Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID), com foco em melhorar a compatibilidade climática das operações do Grupo BID tanto para mitigação quanto para adaptação, alavancando o financiamento climático e catalisando o investimento privado em soluções limpas e resilientes. Benoit lidera e/ou participa de operações no México, Costa Rica, Panamá, Colômbia, Haiti, República Dominicana, Guatemala, Peru, Equador e Paraguai. Benoit também representa o BID nos MDBs que ingressaram no Grupo de Trabalho para Rastreamento de Financiamento Climático de Mitigação e no Grupo de Trabalho Técnico da IFI sobre contabilidade de GEE. Anteriormente, Benoit trabalhou para o World Resources Institute (WRI) como Diretor Global de Energia, Clima e Finanças do Center for Sustainable Cities. Nessa função, ele liderou atividades em modelos de negócios alternativos, finanças municipais, capacitação, preparação de projetos upstream, modelagem de energia urbana e políticas integradas de transporte e uso da terra. Antes de ingressar no WRI, Benoit foi diretor do programa Urban Fabric no IDDRI e professor visitante na Universidade de Berkeley. Engenheiro, ele é PhD em economia e finanças e fez pós-doutorado na Universidade da Colômbia. Benoit foi o autor principal do 5º Relatório de Avaliação do IPCC. É autor de 5 livros, diversos artigos acadêmicos e colunas de opinião.
Guayaquil’s electric buses show potential of local implementation of NDC to support a sustainable recovery
The public transport sector in Ecuador has been one of the most affected sectors in the country by the pandemic. Initially, there was a significant drop in demand since in order to reduce infections the confinement of the population was imposed and mobility restricted. The country's current situation reflects its vulnerability to the health emergency, but its essential role … [Read more...] about Guayaquil’s electric buses show potential of local implementation of NDC to support a sustainable recovery
Electric buses offer Latin American and Caribbean transport a green and profitable future
Electric buses are beginning to replace diesel fleets across Latin America and Caribbean cities with the aim of making public transport more attractive for commuters while meeting global climate goals. As part of a region-wide effort to align with the Paris Agreement objectives, generate growth, create jobs and ensure a just transition, local and national transportation … [Read more...] about Electric buses offer Latin American and Caribbean transport a green and profitable future
How to include climate risk in the design of bridges in Haiti
Haiti is one of the countries with the highest risk index for natural disasters in the world and one of the highest indicators of lack of resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean. Year after year, the hurricane season arrives between June and November, generating extreme weather events including rain, strong winds, fast and slow floods, and landslides. Considering only … [Read more...] about How to include climate risk in the design of bridges in Haiti
Costa Rica reaffirms its leadership in electric mobility
As part of its 2018-2050 National Decarbonization Plan to address the climate crisis and improve the quality of life of citizens, Costa Rica presented financial, fiscal, tariff and infrastructure solutions that will boost the electrification of public transport. By committing to support and accompany this national objective, he assumed his regional leadership. In the framework … [Read more...] about Costa Rica reaffirms its leadership in electric mobility