Posts by Climate change
A Toolkit to Build Climate Resilience and Enhance Public-Private Partnerships
Financing infrastructure projects brings about a multiplier effect: every dollar invested generates up to four dollars in return. However, there is a huge gap that can only be bridged by actively engaging private-sector players and providing them with the right tools.
Want Global Solutions on Climate? Look at Latin America and the Caribbean
Two unseen takeaways from COP28. One, our region is recognized as a hub of innovation on climate action. And two, the private sector seems more committed than ever to making it happen.
Maximiliano Bello: "If we did not extract the fish from the sea, what could be its value?"
Can oceans be sustainably managed? How can we engage the private sector in these efforts? What role should multilateral institutions play? These are some of the concerns addressed by Maximiliano Bello, an international ocean policy expert, in an interview with Silvia Dangond Gibsone, communicator of IDB Invest.
What does it take to address the large climate adaptation financing gap in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The region has a significant adaptation finance and investment gap ranging from $18 to $51 billion annually. Taking action now could reduce the vulnerabilities of businesses, increase the resilience of human and natural systems, and bring several additional benefits.
Facilitating Successful Climate Action for Latin American and Caribbean Small and Midsized Businesses
Businesses that manage and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have the opportunity to lower their production costs, become more efficient, develop resiliency against the impacts of climate change, and access markets with environmental demands and regulations.
Innovative Incentives for Early Coal Plant Phase Out: The case of Engie in Chile
An example of how carbon markets can be a useful tool to accelerate the energy transition process in Latin America and the Caribbean.