Latin America has the unique opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reshape its cities into more equitable communities. How they do this will be imperative for the future of the region.
Post COVID-19: A call for the right to the Latin American city
By Giulia Andronico De Morais Salles /
From pandemics to floods: Inequality as a comorbidity
By Teresa Kramarz /
Similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental disasters hit marginalized communities the hardest. Not just because they are more exposed to risk, but because of social vulnerabilities and inequalities that prevent them from responding to these events.
Latin America’s wake up call: From pandemic to climate emergency
By Maximiliano Bello & Anders Beal /
The COVID-19 pandemic provides needed context for the growing environmental movement—mainly that the climate crisis could have outcomes conceivably more dire than the current pandemic.
Bolsonaro’s open fronts
By Esther Solano /
Looking ahead, the year might not be an easy one for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro; the economy, institutional chaos, corruption and an opposition that could be reorganizing itself, among other issues, will give him more than just a headache.
Global Americans’ top ten articles of 2019
As we wrap up the year, here are ten articles that encompass the year’s trends and news.
The COP25 dilemma and looking forward to 2020
By Maximiliano Bello & Anders Beal /
After two weeks of negotiations, the resulting COP25 deal was a weak compromise. Stronger international cooperation and increased pressure is necessary to curb climate change.
The missed opportunity of COP25
By Rebecca Ray /
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The relocation of COP25 from Chile to Spain was a missed opportunity to focus on Latin America’s environmental issues, especially the ambiguous governance of DFI-financed projects in the region.
The Caribbean’s extreme vulnerability to climate change: A “life or death” matter
By Victoria Gaytan /
Climate change poses an uneven burden on the economy and future development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, not enough attention is brought to this “life or death” matter.
Accountability for climate action in the era of Greta
By Teresa Kramarz /
Greta Thunberg—the 16-year-old girl who just one year ago started a global climate movement—has spoken loud and clear about demanding action against climate change’s devastating effects. It’s now time for the adults to act and hold our leaders accountable.
Acting on climate while states fail to act
By Teresa Kramarz /
Brazil and the developing world are not the only culprits on climate change. The developed world too shares the blame for CO2 output. Unfortunately, the international system lacks the capacity to address these gaps. Is it time to reconsider activism and action that doesn’t depend on states?
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