Securing funding for mitigation and adaptation actions and delivering effective solutions that consider the environment AND the people is crucial for a just, inclusive green transition. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we are very proud to have been solidifying strategic partnerships with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which has served as an operating … [Read more...] about How to secure the necessary funding for a just, inclusive green transition
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Earth Day: a friendly reminder to address the climate crisis!
April 22 is Earth Day and it is a reminder of one of the most pressing issues we face today: climate change. This year's Earth Day coincides with the just recent launch of the IPCC's sixth assessment report on climate change, making it a particularly significant occasion. The report's findings highlight the urgent need for action to address the climate crisis and protect our … [Read more...] about Earth Day: a friendly reminder to address the climate crisis!
[New Podcast] Exceptional Women Revolutionizing the Caribbean through Climate-Smart Projects
The Climate crisis in the Caribbean is real. Between 1970 and 2020, 91.5% of Caribbean disasters were –related to the impacts of climate change – hurricanes, floods, and droughts, among others, resulting in over 250,000 human losses and more than 22 million affected people. From an economic standpoint, combined losses, and damage from hurricanes represent over USD 137 … [Read more...] about [New Podcast] Exceptional Women Revolutionizing the Caribbean through Climate-Smart Projects