Latin America and the Caribbean is the second most disaster-prone region associated to natural events in the world. In fact, one in four disasters recorded in the last 10 years occurred in our region (UNDRR, 2021), and studies predict that the frequency and intensity of natural hazards will continue to increase due to climate change. However, these events do not hit all … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: The Unequal Impact of Disasters on Women
Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
Climate change is part of our daily lives, and its impacts become more evident each year. So, what can we do? How do we respond to this challenge? Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: How do we adapt to the obvious? Adapting to the impacts of climate change, strengthening the resilience of the population, its economy, infrastructure, and territory is complex and … [Read more...] about Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
Picture this. Maria watches the gathering clouds uneasily as she hurries home, hoping to beat the coming storm. As a single mother living in a hillside slum community outside San Salvador, she knows her flimsy tin-roofed shack offers little protection against heavy rains. Three years ago, when tropical storm Amanda hit, she and her two young children huddled together on … [Read more...] about A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
We live in a constantly changing world, making it essential to prepare for facing challenges in contemporary life. Tourism is a sector that has been affected by various crises and disasters over the years, ranging from extreme weather events to economic and political crises. In the past three years alone, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale forest fires, and international … [Read more...] about Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean
The Caribbean countries are highly exposed to climate events, and buildings, especially housing, are particularly vulnerable. Those countries with a higher use of resilient materials perform better against climate impact and have smaller overall economic losses. Cement and steel are among the most important resilient building materials in the Caribbean, but also require … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean