The pandemic crisis illustrates our global economic and social fragility and the damage that could be caused by the climate crisis unless we act decisively now. Latin America and the Caribbean is the second-most disaster-prone region in the world, with over 152 million people affected by 1,205 disasters since 2000. The region is already experiencing climate impacts including … [Read more...] about Developing solutions for climate adaptation and resilience is a business opportunity for SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Maria Margarita Cabrera Botero
She has over 15 years of experience with leadership in climate finance, sustainable infrastructure, environmental management risks, and climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and the USA. During her professional career, she has overseen technical leadership in identifying, developing, evaluating and managing a wide range of public and private sector projects within diverse sectors including energy, transport, forestry, renewables, as well as providing green finance strategies and blended finance solutions to access International Climate Funds (e.g. CIF, GCF, IKI, GEF and NDF). She is currently the Fund Adviser of the Sustainable Infrastructure Program (UK SIP) and the NDC pipeline Accelerator Fund (ACL), within the Climate Change Division at the Inter-American Development Bank, managing a wide portfolio of green projects and interventions that promotes private sector investments. Prior, she was part of the Capital Markets Division, coordinating the “Leveraging green investments (LGI) Program- IKI Program”, a four-year Program to develop Green Finance Strategies and addresses barriers to green investments in LAC countries through National Development Banks to develop green investments to mobilize private sector capital and coordinated the creation of the first national innovation Lab with the Brazilian Government. She holds a specialist degree in Management of Quality and Innovation processes from EAN School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering from La Salle University, in Bogota, Colombia. She is an accredited HSEQ auditor.
Small and medium-sized businesses are among the most innovative enterprises in building climate resilience
Most people recognize that the climate crisis is upon us. Yet there is still a lack of understanding of how to protect businesses and communities from the impacts of climate change. Climate change is increasing risks and impacts across the world, particularly in developing countries where there is less capacity to adapt. By 2030, studies suggest that the cost of making … [Read more...] about Small and medium-sized businesses are among the most innovative enterprises in building climate resilience
Electric buses offer Latin American and Caribbean transport a green and profitable future
Electric buses are beginning to replace diesel fleets across Latin America and Caribbean cities with the aim of making public transport more attractive for commuters while meeting global climate goals. As part of a region-wide effort to align with the Paris Agreement objectives, generate growth, create jobs and ensure a just transition, local and national transportation … [Read more...] about Electric buses offer Latin American and Caribbean transport a green and profitable future