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IDB Group holds forum on sustainable recovery in advance of UN conferences
June 23, 2021
Media Advisory
• "One Region, One Commitment"virtual summit will bring together officials from the region to showcase progress in climate and biodiversity policies on the road to COP15 and COP26
• Innovative financial projects and mechanisms that are driving transformations towards net-zero-emission and resilient economies to be presented
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will hold the One Region, One Commitment
2021-06-23
Inter-American Development Bank to hold Annual Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas
February 11, 2016
Online media registration is now available for April 7–10 gathering of Latin American and Caribbean leaders
Spotlight on economic challenges, private sector opportunities, urban development, global economic challenges, disaster management
The Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold its Annual Mee
Multilateral Development Banks provided $28 billion in climate finance in 2014
June 16, 2015
The world’s six large multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered over $28 billion in financing last year to help developing countries and emerging economies mitigate and adapt to the challenges of climate change. The latest figures bring total collective commitments of the past four years to more than $100 billion.
In 2014, the six banks together provided over $23 billion dedicated to mitigation efforts and $5 billion for adaptation work, according to the fourth joint report on MDB Climate Finance.
Emsula launches innovative solar power project financed by the IDB
March 25, 2015
Event inaugurated by the President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández
On March 20, Embotelladora de Sula S.A. (Emsula) of the Corinsa Group inaugurated the largest photovoltaic rooftop solar system in Latin America in its facilities, located in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.This project was financed with support from the IDB and will contribute 3MW to a facility that bottles soft drinks, juices and purified water for various companies, including Pepsi, Gatorade and Lipton Tea.
What does a trivia game have to do with the IDB?
December 01, 2014
QuizUp joins forces with the Inter-American Development Bank to promote climate change awareness
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and QuizUp invite you to test your knowledge in climate change related issues with a new trivia topic in one of the world’s fastest growing games. Each round consists of seven timed questions developed by IDB’s in-house specialists.
Ministerial Statement on Electricity Integration in Mesoamerica
June 28, 2013
Representatives of the six Central American countries, joined by representatives of the Governments of Belize, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, today signed the following statement, at the conclusion of a meeting held at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and co-sponsored by the U. S. Department of State.
Call for Proposals: 2013 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
June 25, 2013
New edition of IDEAS contest seeks proposals to promote innovative energy solutionsin Latin America and the Caribbean
Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2013 via the www.iadb.org/ideas website
The 2013 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest has launched a new call for proposals for improving energy efficiency and expanding access to renewable energy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
NFL Players, Mandelas to Promote Road Safety
May 03, 2013
Events to be held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Washington, DC
On Thursday, May 9th, National Football League stars will ditch their shoulder pads to don soccer cleats for a match in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in an international road safety campaign designed to curb traffic deaths among young people.
IDB earns environmental certifications for energy efficiency and sustainability
August 21, 2012
Bank’s Headquarters and its Costa Rica country office are among only 1,800 buildings worldwide that have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Existing Buildings certification
2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean
July 13, 2012
Winning innovative ideas identified
Over 180 innovative ideas were submitted for the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean, which supports the development of innovative projects promoting renewable energies and improving energy efficiency.