We’ve often heard that the window opportunity to tackle climate change is approaching. Well, it is true. According to the IPCC, the next decade is critical to see whether countries can move fast enough to implement plans to adapt to this increasingly complex challenge: the climate crisis. The time gap is closing and a “livable and sustainable future for all” could be … [Read more...] about A Transformative Approach: IDB and GCF Partnership for Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean
Managing environmental and social risks in supply chains
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on environmental and social risks in global supply chains. In fact, it is often in project supply chains, rather than direct project activities, where the most significant risk of undetected adverse environmental and social impact exists, such as risks related to forced labor and the biodiversity impacts that may come from the … [Read more...] about Managing environmental and social risks in supply chains
Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The fact that COP27 occurred on the African continent demonstrated the important role of developing countries in climate adaptation, mitigation (reduction) of greenhouse gases, and combating biodiversity loss - three key elements of the fight against climate change. But unfortunately, the conversation often focuses on the first two, and we cannot leave biodiversity … [Read more...] about Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss: Two Sides of the Same Coin
We can share delicious meals while preserving biodiversity and the climate – if we chose what we eat and how we produce it
The holidays remind us of the cultural power of food: nothing connects loved ones together the way a shared meal can. That is, of course, until talking about sensitive issues spoils the party. This holiday season, Latin Americans and Caribbeans gather to celebrate religious milestones (including a world cup!) just as global leaders have enacted a framework to protect … [Read more...] about We can share delicious meals while preserving biodiversity and the climate – if we chose what we eat and how we produce it
Strengthening Environmental Institutional Capacity in Barbados as part of the Debt for Nature Transaction Commitments
The role and importance of nature in our lives has become mainstream and governments are considering it for our future. This growing global awareness reveals the strong connections between human health, livelihoods, economic resilience, climate adaptations, and our use of nature. Everyone is talking about it, but most importantly many more are acting on it. Nine philanthropic … [Read more...] about Strengthening Environmental Institutional Capacity in Barbados as part of the Debt for Nature Transaction Commitments