Accessing capital has always been challenging for smaller and innovative early-stage companies providing climate and nature-based solutions in LAC. In many countries, the perception of financial and technological risks continues to impede innovative green activities and acts as a barrier for first movers in the market. Investments often exceed most investors’ risk appetites and … [Read more...] about Five Lessons from Enabling the Green Start-Up Ecosystem in LAC
Carolina Hernandez

Carolina Hernández
Consultant for IDB Lab in the Venture Capital and Investment (VCI) Unit. Carolina is a professional architect with a master’s degree in responsible management and sustainable economic development, certified in project management. She specializes in territorial planning, governance, and sustainability, focusing on designing and implementing strategies that enhance climate resilience and sustainable development in Latin America. Her experience includes mobilizing global green funds for multilateral development banks and leading strategic initiatives to improve competitiveness and investment conditions in underdeveloped regions. Carolina is dedicated to fostering collaborative approaches to territorial development and enhancing the quality of life for communities across the region.