Sostenibilidad

By providing energy access, governments generate the conditions that ensure the basic health and welfare of their citizens, especially women, who are more adversely affected by energy poverty. The Sustainable Energy for All initiative, which aims to ensure universal access to modern energy services by 2030, has made the connection between energy and women’s health a focus … [Read more...] about 5 ways lack of access to energy affects women

Low-income communities in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have broad access to clean energy and energy efficient technologies; they are also disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change. Small farmers in areas experiencing more frequent droughts, business owners looking to increase their competitiveness with energy-efficient products, and low-income … [Read more...] about Harnessing the power of microfinance to bring financing to those most vulnerable

Most experts agree that Latin America's increased use of natural gas to generate electricity is here to stay. Why? And what could this mean for climate change? The trend is largely driven by Mexico´s switch from fueling electricity with oil products to natural gas. This comes as a result of improved access to natural gas, as well as lower costs. In the year 2000, the country’s … [Read more...] about Is more natural gas good for our planet?

The enrollment period for the ‘Climate Finance Essentials: Innovative Finance for the Climate Change Challenge’ course is now open until January 25th. This is the second time this course is offered. The first delivery of the course (2014) was immensely sought for and received over 500 applicants from across the globe. Don’t miss the opportunity to take the upcoming delivery, … [Read more...] about Free course on climate finance essentials. Apply today!