Green hydrogen (GH) has the potential to be a game-changer in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is emerging as a key player due to its versatility and sustainability and as a promising alternative to decarbonize the “hard to abate” sectors, such as heavy industry, transport and energy, which account for more than 50% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The … [Read more...] about Key aspects for managing the environmental and social risks of green hydrogen
Environmental and Social Safeguards
Addressing occupational hazards and accidents in development projects
According to a study published in 2021 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), nearly 2 million people die each year from work-related causes. 81% of these deaths correspond to non-communicable diseases and 19% are related to occupational injuries. There is also a reported trend of deaths from heart disease and stroke associated … [Read more...] about Addressing occupational hazards and accidents in development projects
Water, women and interculturality: a global perspective based on the case of Bolivia
Water is one of the planet's most precious resources and access to an adequate and safe supply of water for personal and domestic consumption is a fundamental human right. However, almost one-sixth of the world's population lacks access to it. Among the groups most affected by this are women, due to the predominant role they must take on in some societies to ensure the … [Read more...] about Water, women and interculturality: a global perspective based on the case of Bolivia
Gender contextual risks in development projects
Any given day could become an opportunity to reflect on our progress towards enhanced gender equality and highlight its intrinsic value as a driver of sustainable development. According to the OECD, if women participated in the economy identically to men, it would add up to 26% to annual global GDP. However, female economic empowerment is not the only obstacle to gender … [Read more...] about Gender contextual risks in development projects
How to create a stakeholder map for your project (Part 2/2)
In our last blog, we described the first two steps to identify stakeholders in a project, and how to classify these groups according to the type of relationship they have with the envisioned interventions. In this post, we will talk about the last two steps of this process: developing a needs matrix and strategies for managing stakeholders. Step 3 - Developing a Needs … [Read more...] about How to create a stakeholder map for your project (Part 2/2)