Yes I admit, this is a bombastic title to catch your attention and I am not an historian so my answer will not be authoritative. But there are indicators. For over a decade there has been a growing trend in the financial sector to actively address and manage sustainability of investments, not only on the financial side, but also the social and the environmental dimensions of … [Read more...] about Is there a historic trend towards sustainable infrastructure?
Latin America backs plans to fight climate change while building prosperity
Just over a month ago, the Paris climate agreement came into effect securing its place in the record books as one of the fastest multilateral agreements ever to enter into force – less than a year after its adoption. At the recent UN climate change negotiations in Marrakesh, Morocco, countries reaffirmed their commitment to the Agreement. Although the negotiations achieved … [Read more...] about Latin America backs plans to fight climate change while building prosperity
What could Climate Change mean for Hydropower in Central America?
One of the most important challenges that Central America (and the LAC region in general) faces this decade is being able to close the infrastructure gap with investments that are sustainable and climate resilient, while encouraging economic growth in the region. In an era of climate change, where too much or too little water is likely to be a leading issue, a sector that is … [Read more...] about What could Climate Change mean for Hydropower in Central America?
How do we break the glass ceiling in decision making?
Women speaking up for themselves and for those around them is the strongest force we have to change the world. -Melinda Gates Recently we celebrated Human Rights Day. One way that women’s human rights are put at risk is that they are more likely to be marginalized from decision-making spaces. Although this may pose a greater threat for poor and vulnerable women who have few … [Read more...] about How do we break the glass ceiling in decision making?
A NEW THRUST FOR CARIBBEAN COASTAL CAPITAL
There is a growing awareness of the benefits and value of Caribbean coastal environments and marine biodiversity (coastal capital). For example, coral reefs alone provide an annual net economic value between US$3.1-4.6 billion from fisheries, dive tourism and shoreline protection. Nonetheless the region faces challenges related to the sustainable use of its natural resources, … [Read more...] about A NEW THRUST FOR CARIBBEAN COASTAL CAPITAL