Suriname, Energy Transition, and Climate Change
Suriname’s prospects of becoming a petrostate improved considerably in September 2023, when France’s TotalEnergies announced that it is commencing studies for developing a USD 9 billion oil and gas project for the Caribbean country’s offshore fields. This project is expected to revitalize the country’s deeply challenged economy and radically reduce poverty. Yet Suriname, like many of its neighbors in the Caribbean and Latin America, faces climate change challenges and is seeking to transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to renewables.
Cascading Crisis Threatens Caribbean’s Unique Biodiversity
The Caribbean is one of the world’s premier biodiversity hotspots. Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove swamps, and tropical rainforests play a crucial role in the region’s cultural, economic, and ecological fabric.
As Coral Reefs Are Dying, Cuba’s Thriving Reefs Offer Reasons for Hope
Cuba is a striking example of how, if we properly manage the local factors that impact coral reefs, we can build coral reef resilience worldwide, and along with it, hope for a brighter future for the ocean in the face of a formidable global threat.
Four Takeaways from the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
From large metropolises like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Mexico City, Mexico, to smaller municipalities such as Peñalolén, Chile, and Upala, Costa Rica, cities hold the key to solving some of the greatest threats we currently face in the Americas and around the world.
Reflections from Bridgetown
Efforts to understand the implications of climate change in the Caribbean and beyond are crucial, but action is even better. After visiting, I am convinced that large countries and multilateral institutions need to heed Barbados’ calls and act boldly on climate change now.
Addressing Climate Migration in the Caribbean
For a region largely made up of island states, climate change represents an existential crisis. Without significant measures to curb global warming by large countries, projections forecast a dire future for the region.
Six Challenges Facing Colombia in 2023
[2022] was not an easy year for anyone. Unfortunately, we cannot say that 2023 will be any easier. Here are the top risks that Colombia will face in 2023.
The IDB Needs a Visionary and Consensus Building President to Tackle Climate Change
On November 20, countries should use their vote to choose a new IDB president who will reestablish the credibility of the Bank and unleash its full potential to spur a sustainable economic recovery that addresses the climate emergency.
Uruguay’s Climate Challenge: Takeaways for the Hemisphere
In July, we sat down with Uruguayan Vice-Minister of Environment Gerardo Amarilla to understand Uruguay’s decisive path toward renewable energy, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Petro is Inaugurated
On Sunday, Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez assumed the roles of president and vice president, respectively, of Colombia in an inauguration ceremony held in the Plaza Bolívar of Bogotá.