Driven by declining global investment yields – to which Latin America has been no exception – institutional investors have been and will likely continue to increase their allocation to real assets - especially infrastructure. At the same time, investors are also increasingly looking for sustainable assets. As evidence grows on the benefits stemming from the integration of … [Read more...] about 3 Actions to Enhance the Visibility on the Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Opportunity
3 Tips in evidence-based public policy making: demonstrate, integrate and institutionalize
I have been talking about the IEEM Platform for quite a while now. However, there have been significant developments from the previous post. The IEEM Platform is transforming the use of natural capital accounts within countries and international institutions across the globe. To date, IEEM Platforms have been developed in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Rwanda and Zambia, … [Read more...] about 3 Tips in evidence-based public policy making: demonstrate, integrate and institutionalize
Can agricultural policies influence greenhouse gas emissions?
Climate change is a key driver of agricultural productivity and growth, and its importance will increase in the coming years and decades. In Latin America and the Caribbean, climate variability, higher temperatures and alterations in precipitation will directly affect harvest yields and rural communities’ living conditions. By 2020, yield losses of 21% to 34% have been … [Read more...] about Can agricultural policies influence greenhouse gas emissions?
How to define occupational safety and health indicators in development projects
When managing occupational risks inherent to each and every work-related activity in your company, avoidance is the foremost preventive action desired. Management indicators are essential elements in your company’s Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) actions – they help identify the level of risk-management efficiency and take preventive steps so that these risks do not result … [Read more...] about How to define occupational safety and health indicators in development projects
Costa Rica: a leader in environmental-economic accounting
The IEEM Platform project collaborates with governments and other institutions to demonstrate its advantages for public policy and investment analysis. Today, I am going to tell you about our experience with The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) and how IEEM was the right tool for the BCCR for two main reasons. As the Central Bank’s principal objective is to manage … [Read more...] about Costa Rica: a leader in environmental-economic accounting