Latin America & Caribbean strengthen their cooperation for climate action
Through the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture (PLACA), countries in the region seek solutions for the agricultural sector in the face of climate change. The agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to the effects of
These Guatemalan Farmers Are Harnessing the Power of Digital Data With Help From Root Capital
When coffee farmers can take advantage of cloud-enabled, mobile technology, they simplify their data collection process and use this data to benchmark their performance within their industry, inform business decision making, and increase transparency for their farmers. Since the advent of
Non-party actions will hold the key as negotiations fail to deliver ambitious action
Today, more than ever, the transformation of food systems requires collective action in the face of COP25 results. The 25th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP25) concluded on Dec. 15th, as countries needed additional time to
The Most Successful Air Pollution Treaty You’ve Never Heard Of
International consensus on cross-border environmental issues has been difficult to achieve, but the 40-year-old Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air-Pollution (or LRTAP as it is known to development professionals) has enjoyed great, if largely unsung, success in the fight against air pollution and
Compared to the Climate Emergency, COVID-19 Looks Like a Walk in the Park
In the social madness of the last few days, there is no shortage of people who ironize about Greta Thunberg, who nevertheless carried on her global strike for the climate online. Someone less informed might ask what happened to the
Buildings and Construction: A sleeping giant for climate action
The benefits of energy-efficient buildings include substantial savings, energy security, job creation, and health. They also have a lower lifetime cost and higher asset values. That's why we need to mobilize innovative financing solutions for zero carbon building projects. In the
Surviving Climate Change: Can Democracy Save Us?
Could democracy save us from climate change? Liberal Democracy doesn't appear to be able to address climate change or the underlying economic system that’s causing it. When things are good, Democracy works just fine and there’s plenty of time to explore
How Honest is Green Finance? A Look into Goldman Sachs
I woke up with an email in my inbox. My stepmother had read an article on firms that have adopted “green” and innovative approaches to Finance and of course, she thought of me. In this case, the approach was planting
Surviving Climate Change: The Questions Regarding Change
As we welcome a new decade it’s time to recognize that “we the people” will need to be the ones to solve the climate crisis. The Big Question Regarding Change is How? How can hundreds of millions of people unite and build
Shape Your Future with Harriet Lamb, CEO of Ashden
Harriet Lamb is the CEO of Ashden, an organization promoting sustainable energy and supporting initiatives against climate change. In this chat with Impakter, we will find out more about her career, her thoughts about sustainable development and most important about
Surviving Climate Change: A Battle for Power and Control
According to The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report, released late last year, our planet is headed toward catastrophic warming of 3.2 C in less than 100 years. It's a massive climate change. And while no one knows
Climate Change Hits Vulnerable Communities First and Hardest
Building resilience in fragile regions must be a priority, not an afterthought, in our efforts to reach global goals. Climate change impacts vulnerable communities hardest. We’ve known for a while that conflict and political instability—especially when coupled with extreme weather events