Noticias sobre Belize
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.
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.
Socio-environmental vulnerability index pinpoints sustainability issues in Brazilian river basin
By Luciana Constantino | Agência FAPESP
Quantifying mangroves’ value as a climate solution and economic engine
A new approach quantifies the value of mangrove forests in Belize for carbon sequestration, tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection, then uses the values to target conservation and restoration.
IDB aids Belize to expand access to drinking water and optimize water providers
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved two complementary programs to enhance the quality of water services in rural and peri-urban areas of Belize.
Neno Kukuric: “It is therefore urgent to conduct an assessment of groundwater in Latin America”
The 7th edition of the Latin America-Spain Water Dialogues will take place on October 6, 2021. Register here.
Robert Bartrop: “Scientists have been able to develop entirely new resources of drinking water”
Using their Hydropanel sustainable water technology that uses the sun’s energy to extract water from the air, SOURCE’s renewable drinking water system provides clean, safe water, made off-grid, almost anywhere in the world.
Rising seas threaten low-lying coastal cities – 10% of world population
Written by Leah Lazer, research analyst for Coalition for Urban Transitions
Barbados launches first Caribbean climate reslience project
A launch event at the Bowmanston water pumping station has marked the start of the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados) project, the first GCF-funded project in the Caribbean to move to implementation.