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Energy, Climate Change, Financial Innovation and More: Our Ten Most-Read Blogs in 2024

More than just a measure of results, this list reflects the concerns and interests of our audience: high-level business leaders and development specialists in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Changing year 2024-25

 

Reflecting on the past 12 months is inevitable as we reach this time of year. In our case, the entries that generated the most interest also reflect trends that will remain relevant in the coming year.

For example, our most-read entry was the one where we told the story of an electric charging station in the Dominican Republic, part of a solar project and the country's effort to transition to clean energy.

Read the blog: Just Like Tourists, Cars Also Recharge Under the Punta Cana Sun

Also on the path to changing environmentally unfriendly practices is the example of this Honduran textile company committed to reducing its carbon footprint using the full power of science.

Read the blog: Science Turns the Textile Industry in Honduras Green

One of the significant challenges of the future is undoubtedly ensuring the sustainability of natural environments while preserving the communities and cultures of those who inhabit them. Sustainable crops can be a good option.

Read the blog: Superfoods Are Also Beneficial for the Health of the Amazon

In the category of superfoods are, of course, chocolate and its raw material: cocoa. A study on its international commercialization can transform the way value chains are understood and managed worldwide.

Read the blog: The Future of Value Chains Smells Like Chocolate

Image of a textile worker

They say money has no color, but when it comes to financing women's business initiatives, it seems clear that biases and discrimination persist. This blog proposes ideas to harness the full potential of women-led businesses.

Read the blog: It's Time to Rethink Financial Services for Women Entrepreneurs

A recent survey revealed an interesting fact: investment managers and direct investors are increasingly interested in financial instruments associated with caring for the planet. This blog explains why.

Read the blog: Trending: Markets' Appetite for Sustainability

There are green bonds, blue bonds, and sustainable bonds. The variety of financial instruments associated with economic, social, and environmental impacts continues to grow. And it's not just altruism that's increasing, but also profitability.

Read the blog: Why It's Good Business to Build a Better World

Sustainable tourism is now for more than just small establishments. The world's major hotel chains have joined this trend to care for the environment while keeping an eye on profitability.

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Read the blog: Two Certifications That Make Green Tourism Possible and Profitable in the Caribbean

We talk about solar, wind, and even hydro energy. But recently, green hydrogen has entered the portfolio of clean energies. There are some challenges, but it remains an option to overcome fossil fuels.

Read the blog: Three Challenges We Must Overcome to Unlock the Potential of Green Hydrogen

Public transportation is one of the most challenging aspects for residents of cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Solving some of its problems may be closer than we think.

Read the blog: Nine Public Transportation Problems That Technology Can Solve

These ten topics will undoubtedly remain on the agenda of business leaders and development specialists in 2025. We invite you to continue joining us in building a better world.

Authors

José Baig

José is the editor of IDB Invest's Sustainable Business blog.

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