How can Washington, DC, Monterrey, Birmingham, and Barcelona, Texas researchers help the climate transition in Latin America and the Caribbean? Climate transition is a significant challenge for developed and developing countries. Under the UN framework, countries must submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce emissions. In 2025, countries will be able … [Read more...] about Transport Policy Lab: Promoting Efficient and Sustainable Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Bicycle: A Symbol of Sustainable Transportation
The bicycle has stood as a symbol of human ingenuity for two centuries, embodying simplicity, affordability, reliability, and environmental sustainability. This two-wheeled marvel continues to play a vital role in fostering environmental stewardship and promoting health, making it an unparalleled mode of transportation in the modern era. A Tool for Development and Climate … [Read more...] about The Bicycle: A Symbol of Sustainable Transportation
2024 INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
The Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) organized the Second Regional Forum INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth to bring forward the role of infrastructure in fostering inclusive growth for diverse populations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). INFRALAC4ALL embodies the “Nothing About Us Without … [Read more...] about 2024 INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
Encouraging the Participation of Women and People with Disabilities in the Port of Paramaribo, Suriname
The Inter-American Development Bank is embarking on a path to making Suriname's primary cargo port a more inclusive workplace for women and people with disabilities. (World Bank Data, 2022; General Bureau for Statistics - Households in Suriname 2016; Suriname Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2018; Suriname Survey on Living Conditions 2016-2017; Foundation for Labour … [Read more...] about Encouraging the Participation of Women and People with Disabilities in the Port of Paramaribo, Suriname
Promoting Safety and Health in the Mobility of Children and Teenagers
The lack of safe road infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and the absence of reliable public and school transportation options poses risks to girls, boys, and teenagers during their daily commutes to and from school. The unpredictable nature and different pace of children exacerbate this issue. Consequently, in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), traffic incidents … [Read more...] about Promoting Safety and Health in the Mobility of Children and Teenagers