Picture this. Maria watches the gathering clouds uneasily as she hurries home, hoping to beat the coming storm. As a single mother living in a hillside slum community outside San Salvador, she knows her flimsy tin-roofed shack offers little protection against heavy rains. Three years ago, when tropical storm Amanda hit, she and her two young children huddled together on … [Read more...] about A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
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Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
We live in a constantly changing world, making it essential to prepare for facing challenges in contemporary life. Tourism is a sector that has been affected by various crises and disasters over the years, ranging from extreme weather events to economic and political crises. In the past three years alone, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale forest fires, and international … [Read more...] about Global Tourism Resilience Day: Recommendations for Crisis and Disaster Management in the Tourism Sector
3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean
The Caribbean countries are highly exposed to climate events, and buildings, especially housing, are particularly vulnerable. Those countries with a higher use of resilient materials perform better against climate impact and have smaller overall economic losses. Cement and steel are among the most important resilient building materials in the Caribbean, but also require … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Decarbonize a Resilient Building in the Caribbean
Climate and Finance Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Climate change is a risk to public and private finances. 2023 was (for now) the warmest year on record, reaching 1.4°C above pre-industrial level. With El Niño raging strong the region grappled with unusually strong droughts, forest fires, hurricanes, and massive floodings with disastrous consequences. At first glance, these events can bring important loss of lives and material … [Read more...] about Climate and Finance Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Seeds for Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
One of the main priorities of the Inter-American Development Bank is to combat food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean, which today affects almost 40% of the region's population (FAO, 2023). To achieve this, it is essential to implement interventions and promote policies based on evidence and knowledge, with a multisectoral approach and that cover the agri-food … [Read more...] about Seeds for Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean