The Incomplete Architecture of the Climate Transition in Latin America’s Financial Sector
Latin America has made important strides in developing standards and tools to integrate climate risk into its financial system. But technical sophistication alone does not guarantee that capital will flow toward the transition. The real challenge is building a financial architecture in which measurement and economic incentives work together to transform portfolios and channel financing toward activities compatible with a low-carbon economy.
ImplementaSur supports the technical implementation of the first Biodiversity and Nature Accelerator in Latin America
As part of a pioneering initiative led by Acción Empresas, with technical support from Business for Nature, ImplementaSur is supporting participating companies in developing their nature and biodiversity strategies.
Banco Promerica: Allocation and Impact Report and strengthening of traceability
Preparation of the First Allocation and Impact Report for Banco Promerica, S.A. (Guatemala)’s Sustainable Bond and strengthening of the traceability system and impact indicators.
FDN: Strengthening Climate Risk Management and Climate Strategy
Strengthening Climate Risk Management and Climate Strategy
SalfaCorp – Climate Risk Assessment, Carbon Footprint Verification, Biodiversity Assessment, and Climate Strategy Design
Climate Risk Assessment, Carbon Footprint Verification, Biodiversity Assessment, and Climate Strategy Design.
Architects of the Future: The Climate Role of National Development Banks
Climate change is affecting critical infrastructure, exposing productive sectors, and putting pressure on public finances, straining the financial system and highlighting a widening investment gap. As a structural factor, it poses a challenge not only in terms of how much financing is needed, but also how to effectively coordinate public policy, markets, and real investment. This is precisely where National Development Banks (NDBs) emerge as potential key players.
New Resource | A Practical Guidebook for Methane Mitigation in the Waste Sector
A step-by-step resource to help countries design policies, unlock finance and accelerate methane-reducing solutions in the waste sector.
Reciclo Orgánicos Chile Becomes First Latin American Program on the UNFCCC’s NMA Platform, Showcasing Scalable Methane Mitigation
This program marks a milestone as the first mitigation initiative ever to be incorporated into the platform—and the first from Latin America. Its inclusion highlights the program’s impact on supporting the implementation of Chile’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and underscores its potential to scale methane mitigation projects in the waste sector.
The Winding Road to Net Zero and Latin America’s Role
Our region offers unique advantages for Net Zero: clean power grids, renewable technologies, and abundant minerals. Yet at the same time, it faces resource gaps, socio-environmental tensions, and local resistance. Its role will be critical in turning a winding road into a just, sustainable, and resilient transition.
ImplementaSur in Florianópolis: Accelerating Climate Action in the Waste Sector
Over three days, our team—together with a wide range of stakeholders, from financiers to beneficiaries—will be discussing, among other topics, the importance of incorporating MRV schemes for accurate accountability, how to design ambitious projects aligned with national priorities, and how to leverage financing to implement such initiatives.