Climate change is one of the main systemic and complex challenges the global community is dealing with in this century. Although countries are increasing their climate ambitions and more climate action momentum is visible recently, the world is still on a catastrophic pathway to global … [Read more...] about How NDC INVEST is powering climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean
Scarleth Nuñez
Scarleth Nuñez is a climate change specialist with more than 12 years of experience in the area of sustainable development working with multilateral agencies and public and private sector institutions. Her work focuses on supporting the coordination of the NDC INVEST platform and providing support to the countries of the Region in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, mainly on issues related to the NDCs. Previously, Scarleth worked as a program advisor for the Nordic Development Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank at Honduras' office supporting the design and implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects aimed at strengthening the capacities in vulnerable communities in rural and urban areas in America. Central. In the past, Scarleth worked in the renewable energy sector as an environmental and social coordinator on wind and hydro projects. Scarleth is an Environmental Engineer from the Catholic University of Honduras and holds a Master in Climate Change, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex and a Master’s in project management from the Central American Technological University (UNITEC).
Earth Day 2021 highlights the opportunity to create a green, inclusive, and resilient future
Last year around this time, the entire world was shaken by a pandemic that has forever changed our lives. This year, the world is still coping with the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 crisis, however with a significantly changed outlook. While a year ago many unanswered questions made it hardly possible … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021 highlights the opportunity to create a green, inclusive, and resilient future
NDC INVEST supports Latin American climate action during coronavirus
Despite the pandemic, an IDB platform continues to support Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries transition towards net-zero emission and climate-resilient economies. NDC INVEST, a platform created by the Inter-American Development Bank, is considering ways it can best help nations during the pandemic, and how to deliver assistance to support an economic recovery … [Read more...] about NDC INVEST supports Latin American climate action during coronavirus