National development banks (NDBs) have historically promoted growth and development worldwide by supporting public policies and accelerating their targets. Nevertheless, there has been an impo...

Hydrogen is the clean energy source that could help hasten the achievement of net-zero emissions. Green hydrogen, that is. As the world seeks to recalibrate in terms of accountability to th...

When browsing social networks or inspecting cultural, economic or socio-political media, you will have noticed the growing reference to environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) in th...

How do we know if an investment is "green"? This question, which seems simple, is not easy to answer and represents a fundamental discussion in the field of green finance. Taxonomies seek to a...

The program "Promotion of Private Investment in Energy Efficiency in the Industrial Sector of Paraguay", executed by the Development Finance Agency (AFD), supports Small and Medium-sized Enter...

Electromobility worldwide has advanced significantly, and it is estimated that by 2025 there will be more than 40 million electric vehicles in operation. In the case of Peru, although incipien...

Increasing energy efficiency is an essential element of the low-carbon economy and is crucial for achieving global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions required by the Paris Agreement. In...

In recent years, Brazil has developed strategies to ensure the sustainability of its farming and forestry. For almost a decade, until 2012, Brazil had managed to slash its deforestation rate b...

The coronavirus crisis is severely testing the resilience of Latin America and the Caribbean economies and health care systems. At the same time, LAC is extremely vulnerable to climate risks a...