Highly vulnerable rural population gets groundbreaking access to risk management instruments in an effort to adapt. The “Pachamama” Agricultural Insurance Program was developed by the Government of Bolivia to help farmers to cope with losses caused by extreme weather events. Thanks to the involvement of municipal and community authorities, the project introduces a financial … [Read more...] about Pachamama insures farmers against extreme weather events
Climate change
All you need to know about Smart grids: the future of the network
Who has not heard of smart grids? The term is increasingly common in discussions about the present and future of the electrical grid. But, what is a smart grid? Some people equate smart grids with smart meters that measure and inform the user in real time about energy consumption and its cost. Others see smart grids as the control of distributed generators connected to homes or … [Read more...] about All you need to know about Smart grids: the future of the network
Damless Hydropower: a renewable energy solution for Latin America?
Harnessing river flows through the use of water wheels dates back thousands of years and is considered by many to be the first application of renewable energy technology. Technological advances over the past decade have broadened the potential for application of the technology, and the sector is now on the cusp of a major revival. Hydrokinetic turbines capture energy in much … [Read more...] about Damless Hydropower: a renewable energy solution for Latin America?
Using corporate offsetting to finance climate change adaptation
The financing gap for climate adaptation is huge- it is estimated that developing countries need somewhere between US$70 to $100 billion per year through 2050 to meet current and future adaptation needs, and that’s on the low end! A more recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme – (UNEP) projects costs to be as high as US$250-500 billion per year until 2050. … [Read more...] about Using corporate offsetting to finance climate change adaptation
Before running, learn to walk: Reducing electricity losses as a first step to ensure energy security
Latin America and the Caribbean is the region that loses the most electricity in its transmission and distribution systems. Only in 2012, the region lost 240 terawatt hours (TWh), which is equivalent to 17% of the total electricity generated. This situation, which has gotten worse in recent decades, is analyzed in the recent report Power Lost. Energy losses are inevitable in … [Read more...] about Before running, learn to walk: Reducing electricity losses as a first step to ensure energy security