Trends on Climate Change
Responsible Consumption: Environmental and social impact should be key factors when making choices
Today, March 15, we celebrate World Responsible Consumption Day. On this date we promote and encourage the responsible consumption of products and resources, considering their impact on the environment, health and the community.
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Turismo en áreas protegidas generó S/. 2,340 millones durante el 2017
La actividad turística dentro de las Áreas Naturales Protegidas (ANP) generó durante 2017 un ingreso directo de S/. 2,340 millones a la economía local, así como más de 36,000 empleos en localidades y ciudades circundantes a estas zonas, reveló el estudio “El impacto económico local del turismo en áreas protegidas del Perú”.
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Experts to measure climate impact on cities
According to UN Environment, cities are responsible for about 75% of global CO2 emissions, mainly from transport and buildings. In addition to being at the origin of the emissions causing climate change, cities suffer from its impacts.
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3 stories of women fighters for the environment and communities in Peru
Today, March 8, we commemorate International Women's Day. We have many fighters in Peru, women who despite adversity have had the courage to move forward and have managed to stand up for their communities, as well as empowering those who had no opportunities.
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Gobierno fortalece protección de áreas naturales y pueblos indígenas u originarios frente a obras de infraestructura vial
El Poder Ejecutivo aprobó el Decreto Supremo N°005-2018-MTC que “Establece Disposiciones Aplicables a los Proyectos de Infraestructura Vial y para la Actualización y/o Modificación del Clasificador de Rutas del Sistema Nacional de Carreteras – SINAC”
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[March 2018] Climate change and sustainability events.
March has started and we want to keep you informed about the events related to climate change that will take place this month. We highlight the International Energy Efficiency Forum organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, which will bring together experts from the sector and will conclude with a renewable energy fair, as well as the LEDS LAC Webinars, which are part of the series "Cities acting on climate change".
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Building climate resilience: the experience of 13 Latin American cities
The Latin American and Caribbean Platform for Low Emission and Resilient Development Strategies (LEDS LAC) begins a series of webinars that will present the experiences of cities that are taking action on climate change, with the support of regional cooperation initiatives.
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Climate change and sustainability events scheduled for February 2018
February has started and we want to keep you informed about the events related to climate change that will take place this month. We highlight the World Bicycle Forum that this year will be held in Lima and will bring together thousands of cyclists who every day change the world by pedaling towards sustainability.
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WEF: Climate change is one of the main global risks for businessmen and leaders
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a private, international, independent, not-for-profit organization of business, political and intellectual leaders committed to improving the world.
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Sustainable Arequipa presented the region's progress in addressing climate change
Durante la última Jornada Climática, se reunieron especialistas de instituciones públicas y privadas, para presentar los avances que la actual gestión viene impulsando como parte de la Estrategia Regional de Cambio Climático, en el marco de la campaña #AQPsostenible.
from Climate Change Management Support Project
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nexos+1: Connecting business for sustainability
In nexos+1, leading business leaders, entrepreneurs, governments, international cooperation and multilateral banks will come together in Lima to create synergies and build innovative solutions to global challenges related to sustainability and climate change.
from nexos+1
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Is there a link between hurricanes and climate change?
Climate change did not cause Irma to form, but it made it even stronger, said scientists from Germany and the United Kingdom. Irma hit the first string of Caribbean islands with winds of 295 kilometers per hour, on its way to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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