Earth Observation (EO) data is the most adaptive tool to monitor remote areas, where sampling onsite can be very difficult or even impossible. An overview of the same region can become available only through satellite information. Such technologies are currently being harnessed by the Environmental and Social Safeguards Unit of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through … [Read more...] about Want to improve your development projects? New satellite technology can help
Environmental and Social Safeguards
After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
The Caribbean’s natural and infrastructural assets are vulnerable to natural hazards as well as the effects of global climate change, and all sectors –agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, housing – are at risk. The month of September 2017 turned out to be the most active month of any Atlantic hurricane season on record. We saw Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria batter … [Read more...] about After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
International Day for Disaster Reduction: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
A few days ago I saw a drawing made by the son of a friend who lives in Mexico City after the second earthquake to hit the city this year. I was impressed for two reasons–first, how the child conveyed the closeness to his mother at the time of the tremor and how they were leaving their house with his belongings (toys); and second, how he managed to depict the shaking of the … [Read more...] about International Day for Disaster Reduction: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Involuntary resettlement basics: Listen to others before you act!
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. - Nelson Henderson Involuntary resettlement is one of the highest social risks when it comes to project sustainability. Put yourselves in the shoes of a villager or an entire community that needs to move from their current homes because a road will be built right through their location. … [Read more...] about Involuntary resettlement basics: Listen to others before you act!
NOT FOR POSTING: After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance
The Caribbean’s natural and infrastructural assets are vulnerable to natural hazards as well as the effects of global climate change, and all sectors –agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, housing – are at risk. The month of September 2017 turned out to be the most active month of any Atlantic hurricane season on record. We saw Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria batter … [Read more...] about NOT FOR POSTING: After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean countries come together and discuss challenges in environmental governance