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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Tourism in protected areas generated S/. 2,340 million during 2017.
Tourism activity within Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) generated during 2017 a direct income of S/. 2,340 million to the local economy, as well as more than 36,000 jobs in localities and cities surrounding these areas, revealed the study “The local economic impact of tourism in protected areas of Peru”.
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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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Government strengthens protection of natural areas and indigenous peoples from road infrastructure works
The Executive Branch approved Supreme Decree N°005-2018-MTC which “Establishes Provisions Applicable to Road Infrastructure Projects and for the Updating and/or Modification of the Route Classifier of the National Highway System - 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
During the last Climate Conference, specialists from public and private institutions met to present the progress that the current administration has been promoting as part of the Regional Climate Change Strategy, within the framework of the #AQPsostenible campaign.
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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