Latin America and the Caribbean is a region shaped by and very much of the ocean. All but two IDB member countries have important ocean coastlines, and 25% of the region’s population lives on the coast[1], with the number reaching nearly 100% in Caribbean island countries. But while rainforests, grasslands and rivers have so far stolen our attention, it’s time for our oceans to … [Read more...] about A continent of oceans: Latin America’s Blue Economy
The Blue Economy: Think like a #BOSs!
Today is World Oceans Day 2018 (#WorldOceansDay) with the action focus being: Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. There is an increasing awareness of the importance of oceans especially the issue of contamination of ocean space by marine debris, including plastics, with the ever-increasing growth of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; but of … [Read more...] about The Blue Economy: Think like a #BOSs!
“I’d like to file a complaint,” or how citizen participation enhances sustainability in development projects
Many international organizations have participative mechanisms that can be used by physical or juridical persons who feel that either the design, construction or operation of investment projects may have had a negative environmental or social impact on them. These mechanisms are effective means to process users’ complaints, while enhancing information transparency and … [Read more...] about “I’d like to file a complaint,” or how citizen participation enhances sustainability in development projects
“Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it”: Insights from the IDB-China Exchange Program on Green Finance
The global green bond market hit USD 160 bn in 2017 and is estimated to reach 250 bn this year, with China becoming the world’s second-largest issuer (behind only the US) in less than three years since the first bond was issued in 2015. This is clear evidence of how the green economy is growing in a country that at the moment is also creating growth opportunities for its … [Read more...] about “Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it”: Insights from the IDB-China Exchange Program on Green Finance
Aichi goals: Once reached, what is the next step for LAC?
During the last two decades, Latin America and the Caribbean has been at the forefront of the world´s biodiversity conservation, dedicating 20% of the region's territory to this end. LAC is moving forward to reach Aichi goal #11 as nine countries of the region will meet or exceed the coverage of agreed protected areas by 2020. However, there is scarce information about the … [Read more...] about Aichi goals: Once reached, what is the next step for LAC?