* By Tyrone Hall, Communications Specialist at the CARICOM Climate Change Centre Natural events and human activities contribute to an increase in average temperatures around the world. Increases in greenhouse gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the main cause. Our planet and our region are warming and this leads to a change in climate. Here are 5 key facts about climate … [Read more...] about 5 Facts About Climate Change in the Caribbean
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Contest for Bloggers: Let’s talk about Climate Change and Sustainability
If you like writing about climate change, sustainable development or innovation, this is your chance to compete for a GoPro camera and add amazing pictures and videos to your stories! Start writing today and share your thoughts on the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Let's Talk Climate Change and Sustainability blog. This is your chance to spread your ideas … [Read more...] about Contest for Bloggers: Let’s talk about Climate Change and Sustainability
US$102.5 trillion: the figure we need to invest by 2030 to ensure sustainable economic growth
Climate finance was at the core of the discussion among leaders who gathered for the UN Climate Summit in New York, and the New Climate Economy report, presented by the Global Commission, has set the numbers we have to confront with when it comes to talking about financing. According to this report “maintaining or strengthening economic growth until 2030 will require a … [Read more...] about US$102.5 trillion: the figure we need to invest by 2030 to ensure sustainable economic growth
Who promised what at the UN Climate Summit?
Some say that the big international summits like the one that just took place in New York are all talk and little action. But some important commitments came out of the UN Climate Summit: [dropcap type="circle" color="#ffffff" background="#00a7de"]1[/dropcap] Uruguay will reduce its emissions by 85% by 2030. [dropcap type="circle" color="#ffffff" … [Read more...] about Who promised what at the UN Climate Summit?
Heading towards the UN Climate Summit in New York
From left to right in the picture: Lord Nicholas Stern, Felipe Calderon, Ban Ki Moon, Jeremy Oppenheim. Amanda Drury, moderator of the session. Photo by David Wilk. The much expected UN Climate Summit in New York, a one-day official event organized and led by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, takes place this week. At the Summit, Heads of State, CEO of mayor banks and … [Read more...] about Heading towards the UN Climate Summit in New York