As Colombia begins the multi-year process of implementing last year’s peace accord, it is vital to balance environmental conservation with the need for sustainable economic development.
Financial risks to companies and investors associated with climate change will become more important in the coming years as countries look to decarbonize their economies.
Latin America faces some of the toughest obstacles to halting energy emissions, but many countries in the region also have among the best opportunities to reach climate goals.
Electric transportation is a critical part of a clean transport agenda that can put Colombia on a path toward improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Though the COP21 negotiations promise to be complex, they also present an opportunity for the region to address existing vulnerabilities.
