Extreme heat, wildfires, floods, droughts, and unusual rainfall affect millions of men and women around the globe, but their impacts vary by gender. Evidence shows that women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their education, health, safety, and social and economic … [Read more...] about How Can Gender Equality Help Address Climate Action?
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Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
Climate change is part of our daily lives, and its impacts become more evident each year. So, what can we do? How do we respond to this challenge? Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: How do we adapt to the obvious? Adapting to the impacts of climate change, strengthening the resilience of the population, its economy, infrastructure, and territory is complex and … [Read more...] about Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
Picture this. Maria watches the gathering clouds uneasily as she hurries home, hoping to beat the coming storm. As a single mother living in a hillside slum community outside San Salvador, she knows her flimsy tin-roofed shack offers little protection against heavy rains. Three years ago, when tropical storm Amanda hit, she and her two young children huddled together on … [Read more...] about A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean
The Caribbean countries are highly exposed to climate events, and buildings, especially housing, are particularly vulnerable. Those countries with a higher use of resilient materials perform better against climate impact and have smaller overall economic losses. Cement and steel are among the most important resilient building materials in the Caribbean, but also require … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean
Why Assessing Contextual Risks Matters: How Understanding the Context Contributes to the Effectiveness of Operations
In the realm of development interventions, where efforts aim towards addressing multifaceted challenges such as poverty alleviation and infrastructure development, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) plays a pivotal role. Recently, the IDB updated its Environmental and Social Policy Framework, emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive and prosperous societies … [Read more...] about Why Assessing Contextual Risks Matters: How Understanding the Context Contributes to the Effectiveness of Operations