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Sustainable resort in Dominican Republic receives USD119.5 million in financing
December 27, 2018
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, and IDB Invest have announced their commitment to provide USD 119.5 million to Cisneros Real Estate for a new sustainable resort in the Dominican Republic. This investment will strengthen the country’s appeal for investments, and build a brand as an eco-friendly destination. This development is […]
Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference kicks off in Nairobi
November 26, 2018
Today marks the start of the inaugural Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference is hosted by Kenya, along with Canada and Japan and will see over 12 000 delegates discussing the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead for the world’s ocean economy. The conference will focus on how a blue economy -which […]
$12M donation for Costa Rica’s renewables projects
July 16, 2018
The International Fund for the Environment (GEF) has announced a $US12m donation to Costa Rica, which will aim to support the further development and implementation of green policies and projects over the next four years. This donation represents an increase in US$ 4m from last year’s donation. The resources will be used primarily to strengthen […]
Guide Towards a Sustainable Energy Future for the Americas
December 15, 2016
Last week in Mexico City, The Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) gathered to present findings from their newly released book, Guide Towards a Sustainable Energy Future for the Americas. While the publication takes a granular look at clean energy challenges and opportunities in the region, short case studies highlighting topics such as “The […]
Grenada wants more funds for sustainable development
September 27, 2016
Grenada is urging world leaders and the leaders of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to contribute more funds to fill the gap needed to reach the targets of the SDGs. Foreign Affairs Minister Elvin Nimrod explained three structural problems that inhibit climate action for Caribbean and the Pacific, nations that he said must be the […]
UNWTO and partners launch an e-toolkit to help hotels reach zero-energy consumption
July 11, 2016
Europe’s tourism sector is joining the mission to tackle climate change. UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai stated that the high level of commitment from the tourism sector shows concern for addressing climate change. The neZEH project aims to support European hotels to comply with the nearly-Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) regulations, which all EU member states are […]
The challenges and gifts for sustainable tourism in Cuba
May 20, 2016
As opportunities to expand the Cuban tourism industry grow, so does the threat of a negative impact to the Caribbean island’s natural and human environments. Sheltered for decades from widespread tourism and economic liberalization, Cuba has retained a wholesome natural landscape by utilizing low-tech methods of production for energy and food. Key challenges in facing […]
Cómo se puede participar en el Mercado de Energía Sostenible y conseguir fondos para su proyecto de energía renovable
February 4, 2016
El 1 de febrero de 2016, el BID e IRENA organizaron un webinario, junto con New Energy Events, acerca de cómo conseguir subvenciones para financiar proyectos de energía a través del Mercado de Energía Sustentable. Puede hacer click aquí para ver el webinario, y hacer click en los enlaces que aparecen más abajo para bajar […]
Sustainable Energy Marketplace: Grant Funding for your Renewable Energy Project Presentations
February 4, 2016
On February 1st, 2016, the IDB and IRENA co-hosted a webinar with New Energy Events to discuss how to get grant funding for renewable energy projects through the Sustainable Energy Marketplace. You can click here to view the webinar and click the links below to download the presentations. IRENA Presentation IDB Presentation