Last October, the Kenyan long-distance runner, Eliud Kipchoge, did what many had said was impossible. In Prater Park, Vienna, he ran the fastest marathon ever becoming the first person in recorded history to break the two-hour barrier clocking in at 1:59:40. This incredible feat reminds us that the world has its own herculean task to achieve: Limiting global heating to well … [Read more...] about How Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge can help us get to net-zero emissions by 2050
Guy Edwards
Guy Edwards is a senior consultant with the Climate Change Division at the Inter-American Development Bank. He was formerly research fellow and co-director of the Climate and Development Lab at Brown University and a non-resident fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue. He has a Master's degree in Latin American Area Studies from the University of London and is co-author of the book, A Fragmented Continent: Latin America and the global politics of climate change (MIT Press, 2015). His work has been published by El Especectador, Brookings Institution, The New York Times, Washington Post, Brookings Institution, Project Syndicate, El Universal, El Comercio, Americas Quarterly, La Tercera, and The Guardian.
Showcasing Latin American and Caribbean Climate Action at COP25
From December 2-13, the UN Climate Change Conference, under the Chilean presidency, will take place in Madrid with logistical support from the Spanish government. To boost global climate action, COP25 or the 25th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC is known as the “Ambition COP” to encourage countries to enhance their national efforts under the Paris Agreement to reduce … [Read more...] about Showcasing Latin American and Caribbean Climate Action at COP25
Listen to the wake-up call! Sustainable infrastructure at the IDB’s 60th anniversary
Across the world, young people are protesting against what they describe as the inaction of leaders on climate change. Younger generations condemn decision makers for what they perceive as a ¨business as usual mentality¨ and failure to meaningfully consider sustainability issues and intergenerational justice. This is a wake-up call, we must listen to. And this is especially … [Read more...] about Listen to the wake-up call! Sustainable infrastructure at the IDB’s 60th anniversary
Latin America and the Caribbean set to play active role at the UN Climate Action Summit
Next Monday September 23, the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, is hosting the UN Climate Action Summit 2019 in New York to address the global climate emergency. Mr. Guterres is calling on all countries to come ready to announce the plans they will set next year to reduce their GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 and to net zero emissions by 2050. He is also calling on … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean set to play active role at the UN Climate Action Summit
3 Reasons Why the 2050 Plans Matter
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. To achieve this, greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2020, and then drop to net zero in the second half of the century. There is a provision in the agreement for countries to prepare long-term emission reduction strategies, also known as mid-century strategies, or “2050 plans”. These plans can help … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why the 2050 Plans Matter