Caribbean nations are grappling with a significant challenge in securing the financial resources needed to invest in resilient infrastructure. For small island developing states where freshwater is already scarce and disruptions intensifying, finding innovative solutions for water security is no longer optional — it is essential for survival. To address this challenge, the … [Read more...] about Ensuring Water Security and Delivering Impact in Barbados
Mariel Juárez Olvera
Mariel Juárez Olvera is a climate change finance specialist with over a decade of experience mobilizing concessional resources and structuring innovative investment solutions to address climate and environmental challenges. She has led strategic partnerships with major climate funds – including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF)—and has led the development of novel financial instruments and business models aligned with Multilateral Development Banks strategies and donor priorities. Currently a Climate Change Specialist at the IDB, she plays a leading role in designing and piloting co-investment vehicles and pioneering climate finance structures that attract concessional resources. Her career includes roles as Associate Manager at EBRD, Senior Analyst at IHS Markit, Policy Analyst at the OECD, and Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council. She holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School, and completed executive coursework through the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) at Yale School of Management.
Three ways to maximize sustainable investment for a climate-resilient post-COVID-19 recovery
In the process of recovering from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, accelerating climate action can help unlock robust opportunities for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy. As demonstrated by a mounted of evidence, investing in a low-carbon and climate-resilient development can generate socio-economic and environmental benefits by increasing economic … [Read more...] about Three ways to maximize sustainable investment for a climate-resilient post-COVID-19 recovery