Can climate change have an impact on Latin American and Caribbean jobs? Although they might seem as unrelated matters, the reality is that climate change has the potential to disrupt labor markets in the region both directly (through events such as floods, hurricanes, heat waves, and changes in precipitation patterns) and indirectly (through changes in regulations and policies … [Read more...] about How Does Climate Change Affect Latin American and Caribbean Jobs?
Climate Smart Cattle Farming. The Case of Uruguay
Cattle ranching has been put on the hot seat, accused mainly of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as its impact with respect to soil degradation on marginalized lands, and deforestation. On the other hand, the meat that comes from cattle ranchers can be part of a balanced diet, offering worthwhile nutritional benefits for overall health. According to the FAO, in order to … [Read more...] about Climate Smart Cattle Farming. The Case of Uruguay
Carnival, social capital, and better response to disaster risk
Every year before Lent, Carnival takes place—sadly for no more than just a few days. During the previous twelve months, communities self-organize to make sure that everything will work out perfectly. What we see as a show is the tip of the iceberg of an admirable collective effort towards a common goal. The schools of samba in Sao Paulo and the comparsas in Barranquilla and … [Read more...] about Carnival, social capital, and better response to disaster risk
Latin America and the Caribbean: Moving Ahead on the Paris Accord
The Paris Agreement belongs to everyone says Costa Rica’s Christiana Figueres, one of the chief architects of the deal. That’s why 20,000 diplomats, multilateral development bank officials, researchers, activists, business and religious leaders, journalists and ministers met recently at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 23) in Bonn, Germany. The Inter-American … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean: Moving Ahead on the Paris Accord
More than 230 Million Reasons to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure
The need of sustainable infrastructure development is urgent and even more in a region where climate change impacts are a clear threat. Luckily, the Latin American and Caribbean countries have made strong climate change commitments that could drive sustainable infrastructure investments. And new opportunities are emerging to help the region lead the way. Let’s see how In … [Read more...] about More than 230 Million Reasons to Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure