Without a doubt, the issue of how to get the pandemic under control and post-COVID-19 recovery plans is the world’s top priority. While it is necessary and urgent to address the pandemic, this should not distract us from another threat facing the planet: the climate crisis. The pandemic forced COP26 to be postponed until November 2021 (a summit in which definitive consensus … [Read more...] about How to transform Latin America’s economy towards decarbonization and a better future
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Creating 15 million new jobs for a sustainable recovery and a net-zero emissions future
After the pandemic, countries will need to restart their economic engines. This requires supporting businesses and redoubling efforts to protect vulnerable people and their income. It will be a huge effort to pave the way towards a new normal, which must also be a better normal. One way to do things better is to create a net-zero carbon emissions economy. In addition to … [Read more...] about Creating 15 million new jobs for a sustainable recovery and a net-zero emissions future
Investing in the sound preparation of sustainable infrastructure projects generates a substantial return
What is the return on investment in preparing good infrastructure projects? The answer is immediate: save unnecessary future expenses, cost overruns, delays and other inefficiencies throughout the development, operation and maintenance that endanger the benefit of assets and their associated services when it comes to improving the quality of life of citizens, social equity and … [Read more...] about Investing in the sound preparation of sustainable infrastructure projects generates a substantial return
One health, one world
The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis caused by infectious diseases. According to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that 60% of all infectious diseases registered in humans are of animal origin (zoonotic) and 75% of new or emerging ones are zoonotic. Avian influenza, rabies, or brucellosis stand out as the best-known examples … [Read more...] about One health, one world
COP25: results of the IDB Group Pavilion of the Americas
From December 2 to 13, the UN Conference on Climate Change, under the presidency of Chile, was held in Madrid with the logistical support of the Spanish government. The Venue welcomed more than 27,000 delegates with a common objective: to take concrete actions to face the current climate crisis. During this international meeting, the IDB Group's Pavilion of the … [Read more...] about COP25: results of the IDB Group Pavilion of the Americas