Climate change is part of our daily lives, and its impacts become more evident each year. So, what can we do? How do we respond to this challenge? Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: How do we adapt to the obvious? Adapting to the impacts of climate change, strengthening the resilience of the population, its economy, infrastructure, and territory is complex and … [Read more...] about Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Challenge or Opportunity?
Environment Climate Change and Safeguards
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
Concessional Resources to Accelerate Climate Action
The next decade is critical to see whether countries can move fast enough to implement plans to adapt to this increasingly complex challenge: the climate and biodiversity crisis. The LAC region benefits from accessing donor resources to address climate change's challenges in their economies, finding ways to increase ambition, and searching for solutions to tackle … [Read more...] about Concessional Resources to Accelerate Climate Action
Investing in Nature: A Holistic Approach to Biodiversity and Climate Action
In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing interest in the biodiversity and natural capital agenda and how to finance necessary action. Governments, multilateral organizations, donors, civil society, and the private sector are increasingly coming together to accelerate innovations in sustainability, climate action, and biodiversity conservation. This collaborative … [Read more...] about Investing in Nature: A Holistic Approach to Biodiversity and Climate Action
Charting a Sustainable Path: Revitalizing Belize’s Fisheries Through Science, Policy, and Empowerment
Belize's fishing industry has significantly contributed to the country's economic growth through employment creation, food security, income generation, and foreign exchange earnings. The sector, encompassing fisheries and aquaculture, accounted for an average of 12% of total exports from 2015 to 2021. Currently, the fisheries sector directly employs more than 3,000 fisherfolks … [Read more...] about Charting a Sustainable Path: Revitalizing Belize’s Fisheries Through Science, Policy, and Empowerment