International development practitioners have gained valuable insights over the years. One of the most impactful realizations is the need to increase transparency and engagement in the development process. For years, senior representatives from multilateral institutions have met regularly to discuss standards and experiences to ensure consistency of approach and share good … [Read more...] about The ten elements of a meaningful stakeholder engagement process
Cristiane Ronza
Cristiane Ronza recently joined the Inter-American Development Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Unit, where she is head of Policy, Knowledge and Country Systems. Prior to joining IDB, Cristiane was the HSBC’s Sustainability Risk Manager, serving the Group Corporate Sustainability in Latin America, Europe and Asia. In her previous role, Cristiane was responsible for sector policies development, including training, stakeholder engagement and advisory to business and risk teams on sustainability risk matters. Cristiane has extensive experience in environmental and social assessment, having worked in both the public and the private sectors exercising technical and leading functions. Cristiane has master degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Campinas, Brazil and UNDP-UNEP’s Environmental Management diploma from Dresden University of Technology, Germany.
How do we ensure compliance with environmental and social commitments in development projects?
The environmental and social safeguard policies have as objectives to prevent, minimize and mitigate adverse impacts that affect the environment and society. They also promote the conservation of biodiversity and ensure the provision of ecosystem services. These policies have been the answer for improving actions during the implementation of activities aimed at managing … [Read more...] about How do we ensure compliance with environmental and social commitments in development projects?
Enroll now! A new learning platform for managing environmental and social risk
The Environmental and Social Safeguards Unit (ESG) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is pleased to announce the launch of a new learning platform on managing environmental and social risks. With this new feature, all our online courses are in one place. In 2016, ESG began offering online training to increase the capacity of counterpart government officials who … [Read more...] about Enroll now! A new learning platform for managing environmental and social risk
After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
The Caribbean’s natural and infrastructural assets are vulnerable to natural hazards as well as the effects of global climate change, and all sectors –agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, housing – are at risk. The month of September 2017 turned out to be the most active month of any Atlantic hurricane season on record. We saw Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria batter … [Read more...] about After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
NOT FOR POSTING: After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
The Caribbean’s natural and infrastructural assets are vulnerable to natural hazards as well as the effects of global climate change, and all sectors –agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, housing – are at risk. The month of September 2017 turned out to be the most active month of any Atlantic hurricane season on record. We saw Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria batter … [Read more...] about NOT FOR POSTING: After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance