2023 has once again witnessed the devastating effects of climate change on the planet, with global temperatures hitting record highs and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe. At this COP 28, what agreements and results does the Amazonia expect? The Amazonia, a region that hosts the world’s largest contiguous area of tropical forest and thus vital to … [Read more...] about Halfway to the goal: What should the Amazonia expect from the COP 28?
Early Warning Systems at the Center of Climate Action: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean towards COP28
[This article is also available in Spanish - Este artículo también está disponible en español] Latin America and the Caribbean is the second most disaster-prone region in the globe, due to natural events. Between the years 2000 and 2022, 1,534 disasters impacted more than 190 million individuals (OCHA, UNDRR, 2023). The mitigation of susceptibility and reliance on … [Read more...] about Early Warning Systems at the Center of Climate Action: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean towards COP28
Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming us and transforming our world. While its applications are broad and can contribute to solving complex problems, such as detecting diseases and identifying abusive and violent virtual content against girls and women, there are also many dilemmas that arise in its use. Among the concerns are the gender biases present in these advanced … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
Heat and High Water: 9 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change
The disastrous hurricane that wiped Acapulco by surprise last October shows that climate change is here, and Latin America and the Caribbean are taking a toll. As global temperatures continue to rise, the region is experiencing more extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms, while the consequences of glacier retreat, sea level rise, and species migration continue … [Read more...] about Heat and High Water: 9 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change
Empowering Agriculture in Haiti’s Artibonite Department with Solar-Powered Irrigation
[This article is also available in Spanish] The Artibonite Department in Haiti, with its 28,000 hectares of irrigated land in the Artibonite Valley, serves as the breadbasket of the nation for cereal production, including maize, sorghum, and rice. It’s the largest rice-producing region in the country, accounting for more than 50% of the total rice cultivation area. In the … [Read more...] about Empowering Agriculture in Haiti’s Artibonite Department with Solar-Powered Irrigation