By Eliana Prada, Martín Inthamoussú, Adam Veprinsky Mehl, Johanna Hansmann and Karoline Barros The Creative Economy has become a key driver of economic development throughout the globe. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world economy, not only in employment generation but also in creative work creation and export earnings through creative goods and … [Read more...] about The Untapped Potential of the Creative Economy in Amazonia
Five Lessons from Enabling the Green Start-Up Ecosystem in LAC
Accessing capital has always been challenging for smaller and innovative early-stage companies providing climate and nature-based solutions in LAC. In many countries, the perception of financial and technological risks continues to impede innovative green activities and acts as a barrier for first movers in the market. Investments often exceed most investors’ risk appetites and … [Read more...] about Five Lessons from Enabling the Green Start-Up Ecosystem in LAC
Uruguay’s Commitment to Climate Action: A Story of Success
Uruguay’s success in climate action lies in its robust national policies, supported by strong private sector and civil society participation, which have embraced sustainability concepts. Complementing these efforts are ambitious projects backed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Uruguay's milestones and the challenges it tackles are built on aspects not always … [Read more...] about Uruguay’s Commitment to Climate Action: A Story of Success
Tourism Resilience in the Caribbean: Facing the Realities, Crafting the Solutions
The term ‘resiliency’ has become increasingly popular in a post-COVID context especially for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, which continue to grapple with the compounded challenges of climate change, global economic instability and increasing societal problems such as crime and violence. For these territories, resilience is of greater concern compared … [Read more...] about Tourism Resilience in the Caribbean: Facing the Realities, Crafting the Solutions
Implementing Early Warnings for All in Caribbean Nations: Technical Pathways and Development Opportunities
As climate-related hazards intensify globally, strengthening early warning systems (EWS) has become crucial for protecting lives and building resilient communities. The United Nations' Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative exemplifies this urgent priority. The IDB actively supports this mission through loans and strategic technical cooperation projects across member … [Read more...] about Implementing Early Warnings for All in Caribbean Nations: Technical Pathways and Development Opportunities