Climate change will have broad implications on how financial institutions identify, assess, and manage a range of risks and opportunities. Whether in the form of the physical impacts of climate change or transition risks due to the policies and market shifts to stabilize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions– many financial institutions are gradually recognizing the importance of … [Read more...] about Financial Institutions need tools to address climate risks in their portfolios
Agriculture and Food Security
Why don’t you buy a flying a car? Or how that decision is like adopting agricultural technologies.
Most of us have dreamed about having a flying car to escape the traffic or just to enjoy mesmerizing views from above. It’s 2018 and it seems like flying cars are finally here, but why aren’t many people buying them? I’m sure there are several good reasons why—at least for now—and going over them can help us understand why small farmers are slow to adopt new technologies … [Read more...] about Why don’t you buy a flying a car? Or how that decision is like adopting agricultural technologies.
Cattle farming and food security
In a previous blog-post we mentioned some actions that are being carried out by some countries to counteract the negative effects of cattle farming on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deforestation. This time we will analyze the link between beef production and food security in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In the words of the General Director of … [Read more...] about Cattle farming and food security
Soccer, agriculture and climate change
The soccer world cup started a few days ago. For many, it is the most anticipated event in four years, making it an implicit crime to have meetings or phone calls during critical matches or even worse, surf channels. Even getting married in these couple of weeks can be a problem. Daily talks include the events of the last games and predictions of the next matches, shame of you … [Read more...] about Soccer, agriculture and climate change
Two strategies and one path towards land titling
The empirical evidence on the effectiveness of projects seeking to improve land tenure has shown that titling has positive effects on income generation (average increases of 15%); increasing agricultural productivity by 40%; and promoting empowerment of women in economic decision-making (up to 17%). These improvements in income, productivity and women's empowerment are also … [Read more...] about Two strategies and one path towards land titling