Securing funding for mitigation and adaptation actions and delivering effective solutions that consider the environment AND the people is crucial for a just, inclusive green transition. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we are very proud to have been solidifying strategic partnerships with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which has served as an operating … [Read more...] about How to secure the necessary funding for a just, inclusive green transition
Digital government driven by ESG: sustainable and inclusive public services
Digital transformation is unstoppable and governments around the world are keeping up with this trend. They are adopting innovative technologies to improve public services, foster citizen participation and ensure greater transparency in decision-making. In order to maximize benefits and avoid negative impacts, these digitization processes must be accompanied by measures to … [Read more...] about Digital government driven by ESG: sustainable and inclusive public services
Promoting sustainable development in Indigenous communities
Indigenous peoples have achieved recognition of their rights in multiple international instruments (e.g., ILO Convention 169, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) and national legislation. This recognition includes the self-determination of these peoples and their forms of governance, understanding them as socially and culturally differentiated … [Read more...] about Promoting sustainable development in Indigenous communities
Cultivating Sustainability: Composting and Kitchen Garden Initiative in Barbados
Composting is a concrete action to tackle climate change and it is expected to reach ~USD 5.7 billion by 2025. It is known that composting helps address climate change in various ways by: a) reducing the amount of methane released into the atmosphere, b) capturing carbon in the soil, lowering carbon dioxide emissions, c) helping grow plants and vegetables, which will also … [Read more...] about Cultivating Sustainability: Composting and Kitchen Garden Initiative in Barbados
Yes, reducing emissions and generating economic and social benefits in Colombia is possible!
Imagine waking up in any Colombian city in the mid-century, let’s say the year 2045, with access to 100% renewable energy for a warm shower and having breakfast with coffee from sustainable and low-carbon crops. Think of people heading to work riding an electric or regular bicycle - more affordable and faster - without worrying about traffic or air pollution. Picture cities … [Read more...] about Yes, reducing emissions and generating economic and social benefits in Colombia is possible!