For over seven months, we have seen COVID-19 create a severe global economic, social and health crisis. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the crisis has translated into a tragedy. It is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and in some countries, citizens remain in confinement for periods of 150 days or more, devastating economies and bringing about a huge toll of … [Read more...] about 3 key actions to create jobs and promote a sustainable recovery
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Connecting a sustainable recovery with global climate and biodiversity goals can be a win-win for all
This year the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary. By the next time a similar anniversary comes around it will be 2095. We cannot wait that long to see whether the world has successfully limited global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius and halted the collapse of biodiversity. We need strong action now. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility … [Read more...] about Connecting a sustainable recovery with global climate and biodiversity goals can be a win-win for all
“Green” won’t be enough for Latin America and the Caribbean’s recovery
When will life return to “normal”? That’s what many ponder as governments battle to protect citizens and put together economic rescue plans. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the situation is grim as countries reel from over 266,000 deaths. The impact on jobs is bleak with estimates suggesting that up to 17 million formal and 23 million informal jobs could be lost … [Read more...] about “Green” won’t be enough for Latin America and the Caribbean’s recovery
Creating 15 million new jobs for a sustainable recovery and a net-zero emissions future
After the pandemic, countries will need to restart their economic engines. This requires supporting businesses and redoubling efforts to protect vulnerable people and their income. It will be a huge effort to pave the way towards a new normal, which must also be a better normal. One way to do things better is to create a net-zero carbon emissions economy. In addition to … [Read more...] about Creating 15 million new jobs for a sustainable recovery and a net-zero emissions future
Long-term decarbonization strategies can guide Latin America’s sustainable recovery
As global confirmed cases of COVID-19 surge toward 15 million, temperatures recently struck 38 degrees Celsius in the Russian Arctic. And while government officials urge people to wear masks, wash their hands and physically distance from each other, we cannot distance ourselves from the climate emergency. Turbocharged by rising ocean temperatures, the 2020 Atlantic … [Read more...] about Long-term decarbonization strategies can guide Latin America’s sustainable recovery