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
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Barbados: Turning vulnerability into climate action
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision is merely passing time. But vision with action can change the world,” said Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. These powerful words underline the country's commitment to deliver results and ensure we win the climate change battle, as Barbados has no choice. In a world where the effects of climate change are becoming … [Read more...] about Barbados: Turning vulnerability into climate action
“Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Did you know that development and decarbonization can go hand in hand? Adopting the path towards carbon neutrality can bring significant benefits to our region. These are the main findings of the study "Costs and benefits of achieving carbon neutrality in Latin America and the Caribbean," which examines various options the region can implement to achieve net zero emissions … [Read more...] about “Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Walking the Talk to 2024 Climate and Biodiversity Agenda
Today, Latin America and the Caribbean stand at a turning point to shape a new sustainable economy. We are presented with a momentous chance to embrace the sustainability revolution as the development opportunity of the 21st century. This journey goes beyond protecting the environment and reducing carbon emissions: it's about creating jobs, improving public health, reducing the … [Read more...] about Walking the Talk to 2024 Climate and Biodiversity Agenda
International Day of Forests: Guardians of the Environment and Biodiversity
Latin America and the Caribbean are invaluable havens of biodiversity in the world. They harbor the greatest diversity of species and ecosystems on the planet, a quarter of the mangrove forests, and half of the tropical forests (UNEP-WCMC, 2016; Bovarnick et al., 2010). According to FAO, the region has a total of 935.5 million hectares of forest land. Forests are true … [Read more...] about International Day of Forests: Guardians of the Environment and Biodiversity