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Spotlight

Dec 20, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: Ten predictions to shape the year ahead

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

As we look to 2025, what will define the future of Latin America and the Caribbean? How will the region navigate the changing global economy and the challenges posed by climate change, migration and security? With new leadership in the US, how will Washington engage with the region moving forward? Join in and be a part of our ten-question poll on the future of LAC.

Brazil Caribbean

EnergySource

Dec 16, 2024

Guyana’s low-carbon model for resource-led development

By Liliana Diaz

Guyana has emerged as a model for balancing economic development with environmental stewardship. Showing how the two goals need not conflict, Guyana is both capitalizing on its recent oil discoveries while also being a pioneer in biodiversity credits, expanding protected areas, and using oil revenue to finance renewable energy projects.

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Nov 18, 2024

How the G20 can help close the women’s leadership gap

By Maite Gonzalez Latorre

A declaration on women’s empowerment at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil would mark a significant step toward a more equitable future for women and girls worldwide.

Caribbean G20

Report

Sep 17, 2024

From rhetoric to reality: Nearshoring in the Americas

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s Nearshoring Working Group

Over the past five years, global shifts have reshaped the world. China's rise, US-China tensions, COVID-19, and Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine exposed supply chain vulnerabilities, pushing resilience to the top of the agenda. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can seize the opportunity to provide solutions for US companies through nearshoring.

Caribbean Economy & Business
A group of approximately 25 people standing on a stage.

Issue Brief

Sep 12, 2024

The challenges and opportunities of a triangular transatlantic relationship

By the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), the Elcano Royal Institute, and the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of the Atlantic Council

To elevate the importance of transatlantic relations, the VII Trilateral Forum Europe – Latin America and the Caribbean – North America was organized as a space for dialogue and reflection aimed at analyzing the state of relations between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America, with participation of authorities and academics from the three regions.

Americas Caribbean

Report

Aug 8, 2024

The future of digital transformation and workforce development in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Isabel Chiriboga, Maite Gonzalez Latorre, Diego Area

During an off-the-record private roundtable, thought leaders and practitioners from across the Americas evaluated progress made in the implementation of the Regional Agenda for Digital Transformation.

Caribbean Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 31, 2024

The case for chief gender officers in Caribbean states

By Valentina Sader

Caribbean countries should consider appointing chief gender officers to help address issues such as gender-based violence.

Caribbean Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2024

Hurricane Beryl spotlights the importance of climate adaptation in the Caribbean

By Wazim Mowla

The earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record is a reminder that governments and the private sector must prioritize adapting to climate change. COP29 is a good place to start.

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
Turbines at an offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark.

Issue Brief

Jun 28, 2024

Accelerating the energy transition in the Eastern Caribbean

By Wazim Mowla

Countries in the Eastern Caribbean are among the world’s most energy insecure nations. These countries grapple with high electricity costs that undercut economic competitiveness and growth, are heavily dependent on petroleum products, and are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Americas Caribbean
Solar panels on a field of grass

Report

May 31, 2024

PACC 2030 objectives: The road to implementation

By Wazim Mowla, Charlene Aguilera

The Atlantic Council organized a PACC 2030 Working Group and worked closely with governments, the business community, and civil society organizations to support the implementation of PACC 2030’s objectives.

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
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Experts

Fellow

Riyad Insanally

Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Caribbean

Millennium fellow

Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers

Minister of Education and Social Development, Government of Anguilla

Millennium Leadership Program

Caribbean Civil Society

Fellow

Richard Kurin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Climate Resilience Center

Caribbean Resilience

Fellow

Leland Lazarus

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Caribbean China

Staff

Jason Marczak

Vice President and Senior Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Caribbean

Staff

Wazim Mowla

Associate Director & Fellow, Caribbean Initiative

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Caribbean China
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