Imagine waking up in any Colombian city in the mid-century, let’s say the year 2045, with access to 100% renewable energy for a warm shower and having breakfast with coffee from sustainable and low-carbon crops. Think of people heading to work riding an electric or regular bicycle - more affordable and faster - without worrying about traffic or air pollution. Picture cities … [Read more...] about Yes, reducing emissions and generating economic and social benefits in Colombia is possible!
José Manuel Sandoval
José Manuel Sandoval is a consultant at the Climate Change Division of the Inter-American Development Bank. He studied Finance, Government and International Relations at the Externado de Colombia University and the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences-Po), and has a postgraduate degree in Environmental Management. He has 15 years of professional experience in climate change and sustainable development issues, including in the government of Colombia (National Planning Department, Ministry of Environment and Congress of the Republic), in international agencies (UNDP, UNEP and GGGI), as well as in the private sector. José Manuel has participated in the development of public policies, formulation and monitoring of cooperation projects, climate finance initiatives and international negotiations at the UNFCCC and other international forums.
Cleaner air helps create sustainable cities in Colombia
For decades, air quality indices in Bogotá and Medellín were not as positive as those presented between March and May 2020, following the mandatory confinement ordered by the government to face COVID-19. Caused by increasing air pollution from emissions from traffic and industrial and productive activities, the constant red, orange and violet alerts had become almost … [Read more...] about Cleaner air helps create sustainable cities in Colombia