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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.
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Agrophotovoltaics: A Double Opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean
Agrophotovoltaic production combines crop growing and/or animal husbandry practices underneath ground-mounted solar panels. By generating renewable energy, conserving water and making an efficient use of resources, it can open the way for a low-carbon, climate change-resilient future.
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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.
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Life with an Electric Car: the Bright Side of Driving a Giant, Clean Cellphone
Moving away from a regular vehicle to an electric one is not just a matter of changing where you fill up. It’s a complete shift in mentality that helps the environment and brings you to see things in a new way. Think that an electric car is more like a giant cellphone.
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Here’s the New Ecological Alternative to Traditional Textile Fiber, Made in Latin America
Earth Day is a great time to remember that we can’t keep thinking about returns if we don’t consider our planet’s health. So-called "cellulose fiber" is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional textile fibers that can help a great deal in that regard.
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Five Years After Paris, Latin America and the Caribbean is an Example for Climate Policies
Although some warned that short-term problems would hide long-term ones under COVID-19, the crisis has highlighted the interrelationship between environmental and social issues. The implementation of the Paris Agreement in the region has become a roadmap for recovery.