Latin America and the Caribbean

Close-up of blue photovoltaic solar panels at an angle, showing the cells' grid lines and fine wiring.

Trade treaty with a twist could shape responsible critical raw materials flows

Perspective / The EU and Mercosur countries' treaty puts the two trade blocks in a position to lead towards responsible production of these materials for a green transition.

11 June 2026 / About Fossil fuels and Renewables

Varadero: a living lab exploring coastal resilience in Colombia

Feature / The coral reef in Varadero, Colombia, offers a striking lesson in resilience and is home to a SEI-led living lab.

8 June 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Ecosystems

Can Colombia become an alternative protein hub? The opportunity lies in its biodiversity

Perspective / The way the world produces protein is changing, and alternative proteins are no longer just a response to an environmental problem.

2 June 2026 / About Bioeconomy, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

A vibrant underwater coral reef scene with colorful corals and sponges, surrounded by a large school of fish swimming through clear blue ocean water.

Investigación de SEI sobre resiliencia costera obtiene reconocimiento de la Década de los Océanos

Feature / Costas Resilientes en el Mar Caribe recibió el reconocimiento de la Década de los Océanos como Acción de la Década.

16 May 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Ecosystems, Innovation and Water resources

Two limes on a branch. The lime in focus has two spots indicating disease or pests.

Safer and more sustainable tropical fruit agriculture through integrated pest management

Perspective / Tropical fruits and are especially affected by lack of access to protection tools. Integrated pest management could offer a sustainable way forward.

12 May 2026 / About Food and agriculture and Pollution

A slippery slope? Gas developments and costly investments lock Colombia into a carbon-intensive path

Perspective / Calls in Colombia to increase gas production could set the country down an environmentally and financially perilous path despite cleaner energy alternatives.

24 April 2026 / About Climate policy, Energy access, Fossil fuels and Renewables

SEI research on coastal resilience endorsed for the Ocean Decade

Feature / Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea has officially been endorsed as a Decade Action under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

8 April 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Ecosystems, Innovation and Water resources

Planeación e implementación de transiciones justas: oportunidades para la cooperación Sur-Sur

SEI brief / El presente informe resume algunos de los desafíos clave con el enfoque JETP y explora oportunidades de colaboración Sur-Sur

3 March 2026 / About Energy access, Innovation and Renewables

Citizen Science

Collection / Everybody counts: discover how we use, develop and promote participatory approaches to empower communities to protect their health and environment.