On August 9 we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, an international day currently observed by the United Nations which advocates for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we support sociocultural development processes that are appropriate to the economy and governance of indigenous peoples, giving priority … [Read more...] about For International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A collection of Viva Sustainability blogs
How to define occupational safety and health indicators in development projects
When managing occupational risks inherent to each and every work-related activity in your company, avoidance is the foremost preventive action desired. Management indicators are essential elements in your company’s Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) actions – they help identify the level of risk-management efficiency and take preventive steps so that these risks do not result … [Read more...] about How to define occupational safety and health indicators in development projects
For World Day of Social Justice: A Compendium of Insightful Blogs
On February 20 we celebrated World Day of Social Justice, an international day currently observed by the United Nations that reflects on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we uphold the principles of social justice when we promote … [Read more...] about For World Day of Social Justice: A Compendium of Insightful Blogs
Viva Sustainability: 10 most viewed blogs of 2017
Check out our collection of the 10 most popular blogs in 2017. [View the story "Viva Sustainability: 10 most viewed blogs of 2017" on Storify] … [Read more...] about Viva Sustainability: 10 most viewed blogs of 2017
IAIA Hosts Special Biodiversity Symposium in IDB Headquarters, Washington D.C.
On November 14-15, 2017, The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is holding a two-day special symposium on Mainstreaming the Mitigation Hierarchy in Impact Assessment in Washington, D.C., followed by two days of specialized training … [Read more...] about IAIA Hosts Special Biodiversity Symposium in IDB Headquarters, Washington D.C.