Climate change is part of our daily lives, and its impacts become more evident each year. So, what can we do? How do we respond to this challenge? Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: How do we adapt to the obvious? Adapting to the impacts of climate change, strengthening the resilience of the population, its economy, infrastructure, and territory is complex and … [Read more...] about Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
Benoit Lefevre
Benoit Lefevre, PhD is an urban economist and an engineer in agronomics working as a senior specialist at the Climate Change division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), currently based in the country office of the Dominican Republic. His work focuses on design and implementation of national and local policy and investment in all sectors of the bank, and on improving climate friendliness of IDB-Group operations for both mitigation and adaptation, leveraging climate finance and catalyzing private investment in clean and resilient solutions. Prior to joining the Dominican office of IDB, Benoit worked at IDB Headquarter in Washington DC where he led or participated in operations on transport, energy, cities and natural disasters in Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, and Paraguay. Benoit also represented the IDB in the MDBs joined Working Group for Mitigation Climate Finance Tracking, and in the IFI Technical Working Group on GHG accounting. Previously, Benoit worked for the World Resources Institute (WRI) as Global Director of Energy, Climate & Finance of the Center for Sustainable Cities. In this role he led activities on alternative business models, municipal finance, capacity-building, upstream project preparation, urban energy modeling and integrated transport-land use policies. Prior to joining WRI, Benoit was director of the Urban Fabric program at IDDRI and visiting scholar at Berkeley University. Trained engineer, he holds a PhD in economics and finance, and did his post-doctorate at Colombia University. Benoit was Lead-author for 5th Assessment Report of the IPCC. He is author of 5 books, several academic papers and opinion columns.
Electric mobility will allow Lima to come out of the health crisis better prepared for a climate crisis
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Electromobility as a key element for post-COVID-19 recovery in Chile
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
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