Peru has been severely hit by the pandemic and faces one of the deepest crises of the last 50 years. In addition to the highest mortality per person in the world, during 2020 the country suffered an economic impact equivalent to more than 20% of GDP (US$ 35.8 billion). Meanwhile, unprecedented heat waves in North America and floods in Europe remind us that another crisis … [Read more...] about Carbon neutrality could provide Peru with US$140 billion in net benefits
Jaime Fernandez-Baca
Specialist in the Climate Change and Sustainability Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) since 2012. He coordinates IDB operations in Peru to support the climate change mitigation and adaptation agenda. He was Project Manager in the Southern Andes Program of The Nature Conservancy, in charge of the design and implementation of conservation and development projects in the Yungas ecoregion. As an independent consultant, he has led the design and evaluation of programs and projects for the management of natural resources and biodiversity in various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jaime worked for several years in the private sector as an environmental specialist for various investment projects in the mining, hydrocarbons, energy and industry sectors. Engineer in Agronomic Sciences from the University of California, Davis, Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, and Master in Agricultural Economics from the National Agrarian University, La Molina.
Migrations due to COVID-19, opportunities and challenges for a sustainable recovery in Peru
In an unprecedented development in the history of Peru, over 200,000 people returned to their native cities in the countryside from cities such as Lima, Arequipa or Cusco, as result of the economic situation produced by the mandatory confinement to contain the spread of COVID-19. The quarantine decreed by the government between March and June 2020 had an almost immediate impact … [Read more...] about Migrations due to COVID-19, opportunities and challenges for a sustainable recovery in Peru
Surviving winter in the Andean highlands
If you have ever traveled at dawn, during the winter, on one of the roads that crosses the Andean highlands, you may have witnessed those first rays of sun reflecting off a thin blanket of frost that covers the meadows and fields. Undoubtedly, a beautiful landscape for the occasional traveler, but for the families that inhabit these places it can be the culmination of an … [Read more...] about Surviving winter in the Andean highlands
Electric mobility will allow Lima to come out of the health crisis better prepared for a climate crisis
Electromobility worldwide has advanced significantly, and it is estimated that by 2025 there will be more than 40 million electric vehicles in operation. In the case of Peru, although incipient, the electromobility market shows great potential. National public policies seek to promote electric mobility as an alternative to mitigate the environmental impacts of urban … [Read more...] about Electric mobility will allow Lima to come out of the health crisis better prepared for a climate crisis
Why marine protected areas are important policy instruments, but not the ultimate solution
Although Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important policy instrument to ensure biodiversity conservation in coastal and marine areas and to help marine ecosystems adapt to climate change impacts, they should be regarded only as one of the tools within a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework. Many environmental institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) – … [Read more...] about Why marine protected areas are important policy instruments, but not the ultimate solution