Noticias sobre Bahamas
IDB approves $80m loan to strengthen flood-resilient transport infrastructure in The Bahamas
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport infrastructure and mitigate socioeconomic disruptions caused by recurrent flooding in New Providence, The Bahamas.
IDB supports Argentina in response to Bahía Blanca flooding emergency with $200 million
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the national government of Argentina have joined efforts to respond to devastating floods in the city of Bahía Blanca through a flexible and innovative financial mechanism designed for emergencies.
Research reveals hurricane impact on water resources
Tropical storms like hurricanes are not only terrifying, but also incredibly costly for coastal regions across the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Debt for nature swaps as a growing solution for financial relief and conservation
Countries with lower credit ratings are increasingly utilizing debt-for-nature swaps to manage their financial liabilities while supporting environmental conservation initiatives.
Bahamas to upgrade potable water supply and sanitation services with IDB support
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) of US$100 million and a first individual loan of US$50 million under this credit line to upgrade potable water supply and sanitation services in the Bahamas.
Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is likely to worsen.
Unveiling opportunities in the digital transformation of Caribbean water utilities
An IDB report analyses the challenges faced by water and sanitation utilities in the Caribbean region and opportunities brought forth by digital tools.
Climate change’s impact on coastal flooding to increase 5-times over this century, says UNDP
Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the forefront, projected to lose significant land and critical infrastructure to permanent inundation.
IDB pilots innovative data-sharing platform for Caribbean water utilities
A virtual community connects Caribbean water utilities for real-time data sharing and cost savings.
IPCC elects Jim Skea as the new Chair
Jim Skea of the United Kingdom is the newly elected Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
“We want to keep growing as a global leader of efficiency in the water industry”
Miya is a global water operator that specializes in water efficiency, commercial management and water treatment.
H2O Securities develops first crypto water token and raises $150 million
South African ingenuity in water supply, backed up by international water know-how and engineering expertise, has successfully made its debut on the world’s top centralised digital exchanges.
UNESCO’s role in response to the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in the Caribbean
The active La Soufrière volcano, located in the Caribbean Sea within the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, erupted last April for the first time in 40 years, sending an ash cloud 10 km into the sky.
Some past sea levels may not have been as high as thought, study says
One of the current mysteries of climate science surrounds the widely accepted evidence that during the planet’s most recent past natural warm period, about 128,000 to 117,000 years ago, global sea levels peaked as high as 6 to 9 meters (20 or 30 feet) higher than today.
Non-Revenue water reduction programmes
Water use has been increasing worldwide by about 1% per year since the 1980s, driven by a combination of population growth, socio-economic development and changing consumption patterns.
Who suffers most from extreme weather events? Weather-related loss events in 2019 and 2000 to 2019
The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 analyses to what extent countries and regions have been affected by impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.).
Five things to know about desalination
More and more people in water-scarce countries rely on desalinated water for drinking, cooking and washing.
IDA history highlights – The IDA genealogy, part 1
Reflections on the beginning of the desalination and advanced water treatment industry, and how IDA played a critical role in the global movement to enact sustainable water solutions.
IDB praises MIYA Bahamas’ water efficiency strategies
On the heels of receiving public recognition from the government of The Bahamas for addressing critical water retention needs in New Providence, the efforts of Miya Bahamas have been acknowledged by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as well.
Technology against climate change: ACCIONA’s solutions for more efficient management
More than half the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the last century, and the UN calculates that two-thirds of the world’s population may suffer a lack of water from now until 2025.