A few days ago, Hurricane Harvey left catastrophic wreckage in its pass through the United States, particularly in Texas and Louisiana. The floods that came as a result of the tropical cyclone inundated homes, destroyed schools and displaced thousands of people. This week, Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean storm in recorded history with winds of 185mph, is … [Read more...] about Hurricane Season Reminds Us of the Need to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
3 Key Questions about Sustainable Infrastructure
The Paris Agreement, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals marked a turning point towards sustainable development, and sustainable infrastructure emerges as a key tool to achieve these goals. In this interview, our specialists Amal-Lee Amin and Graham Watkins will tell us why investing in sustainable infrastructure is key. 1)Amal-Lee, let’s … [Read more...] about 3 Key Questions about Sustainable Infrastructure
How can we ensure that development projects have safe and healthy work conditions?
My professional experience in Occupational Safety and Health has shown me that companies that implement and effectively maintain Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) get a number of benefits that make them more competitive. This is because OSHMS: Improve the ratings used to gain access to bids and to projects with potential clients. Reduce the … [Read more...] about How can we ensure that development projects have safe and healthy work conditions?
There Is Strength in Collaboration: The Case of the Dominican Republic
For the Dominican Republic, climate change is a phenomenon with important consequences. According to Germanwatch’s 2017 Global Climate Risk Index, the country ranks 11th among the most vulnerable nations to climate change. Increased intensity and frequency of hurricanes, periods of drought or extreme rain and rising sea levels are just a few of the threats for the Dominican … [Read more...] about There Is Strength in Collaboration: The Case of the Dominican Republic
5 Businesses by Millennials Looking for a More Sustainable World
Among other things, millennials are known for their drive, their adventurous spirit and their innovative ideas. They are also very aware of global issues, including the importance of advancing human development in a sustainable way. To celebrate International Youth Day (August 12th) we have made a list of 5 businesses founded by young environmental entrepreneurs, who have … [Read more...] about 5 Businesses by Millennials Looking for a More Sustainable World