IADB-financed projects must meet the requirements of the Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), which requires project implementing agencies to respect human rights and address human rights-related risks and impacts. IADB’s commitment to human rights includes those recognized in international and regional legal instruments. When financing infrastructure … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons on the Protection of Human Rights in Financing Digital Government Initiatives
Mauricio Tapia
Mauricio is an Environmental Specialist working at the Environmental and Social Solutions Unit (ESG) of the Inter-American Development Bank IDB. He has been working in the E&S sustainability field for the past 15 years, gaining expertise on E&S risk and impact assessment and management for projects for private and public clients. In ESG, he oversees the ESG Guidance Service for operations during preparation and acts as Champion for Environmental and Social Performance Standard No. 3, Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention. He holds an MSc. In Environmental Science and Technology from Delft, The Netherlands.
Digital government driven by ESG: sustainable and inclusive public services
Digital transformation is unstoppable and governments around the world are keeping up with this trend. They are adopting innovative technologies to improve public services, foster citizen participation and ensure greater transparency in decision-making. In order to maximize benefits and avoid negative impacts, these digitization processes must be accompanied by measures to … [Read more...] about Digital government driven by ESG: sustainable and inclusive public services
Key aspects for managing the environmental and social risks of green hydrogen
Green hydrogen (GH) has the potential to be a game-changer in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is emerging as a key player due to its versatility and sustainability and as a promising alternative to decarbonize the “hard to abate” sectors, such as heavy industry, transport and energy, which account for more than 50% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The … [Read more...] about Key aspects for managing the environmental and social risks of green hydrogen