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Development prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean in a post-COVID-19 world
October 10, 2020
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Latin American Network for the study of Learning Systems, Innovation and Skills Construction (LALICS) together organized a webinar to discuss how COVID-19 compromises the region’s ability to fulfill SDGs by 2030. Source
Chinese electric buses roll out across Latin America
October 10, 2020
Latin American countries are moving towards cleaner public transport, adopting Chinese technology in cities all over the continent. Source
AME and ENEL bet on green hydrogen in Magallanes
October 9, 2020
Enel, AME, Siemens, Porsche y ENAP will partner in a plan to produce green hydrogen. The pilot plant will be powered by wind energy in the Magallanes Region, Patagonia, Chile. Source
Green recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean is possible and necessary
October 1, 2020
According to the World Bank Group, they “have married investment in COVID-19 response and recovery with finance that prioritizes inclusive development and longer-term resilience across our portfolio in the region. Source
Latin America shows supply chain resilience in a time of disruption
September 10, 2020
The most important factor that has helped companies in this region survive the coronavirus pandemic so far has been supply chain resiliency writes Ian Cartier, Vice President & Head of Digital Supply Chain and Manufacturing Solutions at SAP Latin America & the Caribbean for Forbes. Source
Latin American development banks sharpen their sustainability focus
August 20, 2020
Various development banks in Latin America are increasing their focus on financing linked to an environmental-friendly approach. Among the most exciting is Minas Gerais’ BDMG which will soon become Brazil’s first state-run bank to issue sustainability bonds in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals with support from the IDB. Source
Brazilian-British PPA partnership hints that more deals could follow
August 20, 2020
Brazilian renewables developer Casa dos Ventos and British mining giant Anglo American recently signed an innovative electric power purchase agreement (PPA). This deal is unique because it is based on a long-term, free-market PPA. The allocation of risks and rewards was customized to fit into the specific needs of the parties. Source
Mexico’s renewables future uncertain
August 20, 2020
Investor interest in Mexico’s emerging renewables market was at an all-time high in December 2018 after the three clean energy auctions were hailed a success. Now, expectations have hit rock-bottom, the market is in tatters — and the coronavirus pandemic is making things worse. As the government continues to divert its focus from achieving environmental […]
Decarbonisation brings job opportunities to LAC
August 20, 2020
The transition to a net-zero emission economy could lead to 15 million more jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030, helping to restart sustainable economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the IDB and the International Labour Organization. Report and more information here.