You have probably heard of the phrase “Help Me, Help You,” made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry Maguire. He utters it in a desperate attempt to persuade his last remaining client, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Rod Tidwell, to start engaging in independent activities—those outside the control of his managing agent.
La ciencia es clara. El hábitat natural puede ayudar a proteger comunidades costeras contra la erosión, aumento en el nivel del mar y tormentas, pero ¿qué hace falta para que las comunidades costeras inviertan en estas soluciones naturales? Un artículo reciente en el Journal of Coastal and Ocean Management ofrece respuestas a esa pregunta.
The Guyana Shield geological formation, one of the world´s most biodiverse regions, encompasses parts of Venezuela and Brazil, as well as French Guyana. All of the territory of Guyana and Suriname sits atop it. Like many other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, the effects of climate change are requiring us to plan and act now to mitigate the most imminent threats.Taken in combination, the following facts should compel us to develop sustainable long-term plans:Every day, agricultural products wind up on tables and counters in Brazilian kitchens and living rooms. There are fruits, vegetables and grains --of various colors and flavors. These foods come from countless farms scattered throughout Brazil. Family farms are the primary source of food that reaches the tables of Brazilian families, accounting for approximately 70 percent of food consumed in the country in 2015. Family farmers are important actors in the productive chain for the main foods in the Brazilian market: cassava, beans, pork, milk, chicken and corn.
Did you know that more than 800 million women and girls between the age of 15 and 49 are menstruating right now? Some of them are your co-workers, friends, partners and supervisors. For some, the topic can be an uncomfortable one, but it is also a central issue for women’s health and opportunity.To those in the developed world, menstruation can be a minor nuisance, accompanied occasionally by cramps, backaches and frequent visits to the bathroom, something that can be managed safely, hygienically and easily.
This week, as we celebrate the World Oceans Day, I started to think about the importance of oceans and how frequently we forget about the critical role they play. The reality is that oceans are the home of nearly 2 million species. Marine life is so rich and extensive that it goes from the tiniest bacteria to the largest mammal that ever lived on the planet’s surface.
Desde que comencé a estudiar Ingeniería en Bogotá hubo una pregunta que me inquietó. La pregunta me genera una gran responsabilidad, no sólo como Padre sino también como ciudadano; la inmensidad de nuestro planeta evidencia que somos instantes y que tenemos un gran compromiso social y ambiental que cumplir.
After decades of planning and construction, SIEPAC (The Central American Electrical Interconnection System) was finally completed in 2014. It took longer than expected to come to life but on many levels, the 1,800km transmission line represented a boost for the region. It improved electrical markets and provided electricity and telecommunications for millions of residents throughout Central America. The transmission line spans six countries. The cost for planning, construction and infrastructure totaled almost half a billion dollars, over half of which was funded by The IDB.
Las ciudades de América Latina y el Caribe (LAC) se enfrentan constantemente a fenómenos naturales que por el impacto generado en el medio ambiente y las personas, representan desafíos fundamentales para la región. En los últimos años, quienes vivimos en estos países, hemos sido testigos de cómo se han ido modificando los patrones climáticos, tormentas, lluvias e inundaciones en temporadas inusuales.