In this blog, we wanted to share with you the 10 most viewed IDB Environmental and Social Safeguards blogs of 2019. A special thanks to all of our readers and subscribers. We look forward to sharing more safeguards stories with you in … [Read more...] about The top 10 Environmental and Social Safeguards Blogs of 2019
A visual journey into Environmental and Social Safeguards
In this blog, we celebrate the value of IDB safeguards through the lens of our specialists across the region. Here is a brief glimpse of the work they do in environmental and social safeguards. Sambo Creek, Pueblo Garífuna On the shores of the Caribbean Sea is Villa Garifuna, in La Ceiba, Honduras. There a bridge crosses over the Machón gorge and is part of an incredible … [Read more...] about A visual journey into Environmental and Social Safeguards
From the summits of La Paz, to the coast of Jamaica. Celebrating their independence and safeguards.
Bolivia and Jamaica represent two faces of the geography of our atmosphere. While Bolivia offers breathtaking snowy mountains, typical of the Andes Cordillera, Jamaica brings paradise-like Caribbean beaches to the picture. Both countries sum up an aggregated population of nearly 15 million, a territory of more than 1.1 million square kilometers, and an impressive geographic, … [Read more...] about From the summits of La Paz, to the coast of Jamaica. Celebrating their independence and safeguards.
Celebrating Sustainability and Safeguards on Peru´s Independence Day
Thinking about Perú brings to life images of breathtaking green valleys that are lost in sight, vibrant Inca infrastructure, and a world-class cultural and natural richness evident in its people, landscapes and culinary traditions. This 28th of July, we celebrate the social diversity and enriching culture of The Republic of Perú, on the anniversary of its … [Read more...] about Celebrating Sustainability and Safeguards on Peru´s Independence Day
Celebrating sustainability and safeguards on Colombia’s Independence Day
Home to more than 48 million people (1), Colombia is the fourth biggest economy in South America. With over 400.800 square miles and nearly 85 ecosystems made out of plains, rivers, coasts, moors and vibrant lungs of humid forests (2), Colombia is located in the northern border of the continent and serves as a natural habitat for more than 51.000 species, placing it among the … [Read more...] about Celebrating sustainability and safeguards on Colombia’s Independence Day