The need for a new era of investment in Latin American infrastructure is clear and present. Most importantly, we now have the opportunity to ensure this next round of investment is in infrastructure that is needed, wanted and sustainable – with multiple shared benefits for people and nature. But a key challenge remains. This new era for infrastructure has to avoid … [Read more...] about A Responsible and Resilient Climate-Smart Infrastructure is Possible – If We Do It Right
How a district in Argentina is implementing good environmental and social practices
The imposing Buenos Aires is a metropolis full of contrasts. Its mix of urban design elements includes magnificent buildings with unique facades built in the early 20th Century. Its metro railway system (the first in Latin America) and state-of-the-art construction in the Puerto Madero feature the latest trends in modern architecture. And within this massive metropolis, right … [Read more...] about How a district in Argentina is implementing good environmental and social practices
How mainstreaming climate change can draw finance to sustainable infrastructure?
Clean energy, lower emissions, green jobs, adaptation and resiliency can be an opportunity for sustainable growth in developing and emerging countries where climate change is a threat to sustainable economic development. To create these opportunities and mitigate climate risks, decision-makers need to integrate their climate change plans with national development … [Read more...] about How mainstreaming climate change can draw finance to sustainable infrastructure?
Climate risk studies: a shield of resilience for development projects
Human activities are the major reason for the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and changes in the global climate system, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). There is also evidence from all continents and oceans that regional climate change is affecting many natural systems. The IPCC stresses the fact that small islands and coastal nations are … [Read more...] about Climate risk studies: a shield of resilience for development projects
Why and how metropolitan governance brings together climate and SDG agendas, for the best health of all!
The air pollution we breathe -not always visible- has damaging effects on living things and the environment. Air pollution challenges and solutions are primarily urban; that’s why, to achieve the ambition of the Paris Climate Agreement and SDG agenda, we better look at cities. Local and global urban pollutions are better addressed at the metropolitan level than at the … [Read more...] about Why and how metropolitan governance brings together climate and SDG agendas, for the best health of all!