The Olympics have always been a source of devotion and inspiration, evoking countless emotions that encourage us to take on new challenges and rethink our routines. In the past two weeks, the games in Paris have given us a lesson in resilience—not just pure resistance. From Céline's magical return to the stage during the opening ceremony to Simone's showing the perfect balance … [Read more...] about The Next Olympics are About Resilience: What can the Amazonia Region do?
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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
A Storm Blows in Inequality – 3 Solutions to Adapt to Climate Change While Fighting Poverty
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
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
The $2.7 Trillion Reason to Decarbonize
Climate catastrophes are devastating lives and economies at an alarming pace. This year is the hottest on record, at 1.4°C above preindustrial levels. Combined with a strong El Niño, global warming brought devastating heat waves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. Against this dire backdrop, the UN reminds global leaders that pledges to curb emissions remain “critically … [Read more...] about The $2.7 Trillion Reason to Decarbonize