Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Profile on the Barbados South Coast Boardwalk
This news feature highlights the recently concluded South Coast Boardwalk that stretches from Rockley to Hastings in Christ Church. It focuses on the importance of the tourism sector to Barbados, some of the issues that were considered in the design of the boardwalk, and the social benefits presently being derived from the structure.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2010
Language English
Tags Tourism, Climate Change, Coastal, Engineering
Climate Change
This feature highlights the general issues of global warming and the impact of climate change in Latin America. It also highlights the work and role the IDB is playing in bringing attention to these issues.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2008
Language English
Tags Global Warming, Climate Change
Curbing Climate Change
Mitigating the impacts of Climate Change is the main focus presented in this video. It presents the need for investment in infrastructure and policy development in order to mitigate climate change. Alternative renewable energy sources are presented together with the role of the IDB in supporting these initiatives in Latin America.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2008
Language English
Tags Alternative renewable energy sources, Climate Change
One Mission Saving the Planet
IDB's approach to tackling climate change challenges debated at their annual meeting. It was highlighted that climate change considerations need to feature prominently in the development for countries.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2010
Language English
Tags Climate Change, Coastal, Engineering
Portrait of a Country
Mr. Winston Cox, Executive Director for the Caribbean at the IDB, presents a synoptic review of the IDB investment initiatives within the Caribbean region. It reviews the successful impact of the IDB within the Caribbean.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2009
Language English
Tags Caribbean, IDB, Investment
Economic Impacts of Natural Disasters
This focuses on the economic impacts of natural disasters experienced in Latin America. It also highlights the growing costs of risk management in development planning. The IDB recognizes that consideration has to be given to the effective coordination and mitigation measures, that need to be implemented in development planning.
Category Education
More information (www.iadb.org)Produced by IDB
Year 2011
Language English
Tags Natural Disasters, Climate Change
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