To address climate change and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide must undergo profound socio-economic transformations towards carbon neutrality. But what are the social impacts of this transition in Latin America and the Caribbean? How can a just transition be integrated into the climate change agenda? And what actions can governments in the region take … [Read more...] about Building a Greener Future: Tools for a Just Transition in Energy Across Latin America and the Caribbean
What is the difference between climate refugee and project-resettled?
No region in the world is immune to the negative impacts of climate change, felt either directly or indirectly. Latin American and Caribbean countries are among the most impacted. The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) predicts that 1.2 billion people could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate change and natural disasters. In Latin American countries, these climate … [Read more...] about What is the difference between climate refugee and project-resettled?
Biodiversity Conservation, Essential for a Truly Sustainable Development of Tourism
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) make up a rich and complex region, home of around 60% of terrestrial life, varied marine and freshwater flora and fauna (UNEP-WCMC, 2016). It encompasses mega-diverse regions such as the Amazon and includes the largest wetlands in the world, such as the Pantanal in Brazil or the Iberá wetlands in Argentina. LAC's biomes include deserts, … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Conservation, Essential for a Truly Sustainable Development of Tourism
5 Lessons on the Protection of Human Rights in Financing Digital Government Initiatives
IADB-financed projects must meet the requirements of the Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), which requires project implementing agencies to respect human rights and address human rights-related risks and impacts. IADB’s commitment to human rights includes those recognized in international and regional legal instruments. When financing infrastructure … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons on the Protection of Human Rights in Financing Digital Government Initiatives
Assessing Climate Risks: Climate Change Impact on Sovereign Ratings in the Caribbean
Higher climate risks, higher financial costs Climate risks pose physical and transition risks. Nonetheless, the creditworthiness assessment has yet to distinguish climate risk impacts explicitly. In fact, only after the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 incipient studies towards assessing climate risks have been observed, allowing today’s broad acknowledgment of the … [Read more...] about Assessing Climate Risks: Climate Change Impact on Sovereign Ratings in the Caribbean