How Climate Resilience Could Determine Latin America's Next Decade of Economic Growth
Published on: July 1, 2026, 3:40 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Bank warns that climate change is putting decades of poverty reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean at risk, with over 240 million people exposed to major climate hazards and 64.4 million living in high-risk poverty hotspots. The report calls for urgent investment in climate adaptation, resilient infrastructure, adaptive social protection, and innovative financing to protect vulnerable communities, strengthen economic resilience, and support sustainable development.
