FONTAGRO launched a call for proposals for its second success stories contest, which seeks to disseminate successful experiences in climate change adaptation of other innovative producers and actors along the agri-food chains by documenting these cases and identifying their factors of success. The contest will be open until September 24, 2015 and will prioritize cases of … [Read more...] about Share your successful story of climate change and family farming and you could win up to $15,000
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Costa Rica: cheaper energy with renewables and regional integration
During this time when electricity prices are rising every day, lowering them by 10% may not seem like much. But a reduction of this magnitude should be considered very good news. The news gets even better given that the average 10% reduction in the price of electricity in Costa Rica recently announced by the state power company was achieved using clean energy, which doesn’t … [Read more...] about Costa Rica: cheaper energy with renewables and regional integration
Resilient public-private partnership will start in Colombia
It’s not every day that big players from the public sector agree on a plan of action for resilient development with private-sector heavyweights. Yet, that is exactly what happened under the glass curtain of the of the light-filled atrium of the United States Institute of Peace building in Washington DC, when representatives from the U.S. and UK Governments, the American Red … [Read more...] about Resilient public-private partnership will start in Colombia
5 innovative sustainable energy gadgets to celebrate World Environment Day
I think many of us question how we can be more mindful of energy use in our day to day lives, and these fun and sustainable gadgets give you the opportunity to test out a few ways on World Environment Day. [dropcap type="circle" color="#fc4f00" background="#ffffff"]1[/dropcap] For those of you who are coffee addicts, this coffee mug charger can provide you with hours of texting … [Read more...] about 5 innovative sustainable energy gadgets to celebrate World Environment Day
$4 million dollar prize recognizes innovation in renewable energy. Apply now!
Latin America and the Caribbean, which has the highest use of renewable energy of any global region, has many outstanding candidates for the $4 million Zayed Future Energy Prize. The prize was created by the government of the United Arab Emirates in 2008. According to Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Director of the Prize, “it aims to inspire innovation and recognize achievement in … [Read more...] about $4 million dollar prize recognizes innovation in renewable energy. Apply now!