Institute of the Americas 2019-2020 Annual Report

Environment & Climate Change (EC²) t

A Time of Transition

Mission Statement & Summary

Chairman’s Letter

President & CEO Joint Letter

Energy & Sustainability

STEAM

Tribute to Ambassador Theodore E. Gildred, II

Financial

Governance Our Team & Supporters

In 2021 the Institute will launch a new Environment & Climate Change (EC 2 ) program to support and promote the private sector’s role across a wide range of activities ranging from: sustainable financing, green bond project funding, establishing measurable commitments for CO 2 emission reductions and/or debt for nature swaps to protect the region’s biodiverse rich marine and terrestrial habitats from destruction or degradation. Through this program, the Institute will proactively work to empower a future generation of Latin business, public sector and civil society leaders committed to seizing the current COVID-19 moment to position their respective institutions and communities toward a more sustainable future that is both in balance with nature and that better prepares their workforce for the jobs of the 21st century. The Institute also envisions championing other private sector led efforts in the region including: • Product manufacturers working to increase exports to retailers seeking expanded environmentally-friendly product options to help them better respond to growing demands of environmentally conscious consumers • Forward thinking tourism operators in the region to offer responsible tourism options to cater to the growing number of environmentally-minded tourists • Companies to step up their commitments in emissions reductions as well as meeting specific milestones tied to the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE (EC 2 )

Key program goals and objectives include:

Expanding sustainability leadership capacity

Developing public programs

Undertaking inter-disciplinary research

Sharing knowledge

Facilitating collaboration and dialogue

Honoring regional leaders and innovators

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) seedling Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Sur, México

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INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS // ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020