Sustainability at the IDB

Sustainability at the IDB The IDB takes its commitment to responsible development in Latin America and the Caribbean seriously. Our approach to sustainability is twofold. We maximize positive environmental and social impacts, while minimizing risks to natural and human capital. Maximizing Opportunities: Minimizing Risks: total lending focused on climate change, clean energy, and environment six number of safeguard policies to address sustainability, including environment and social impacts 81% of projects with high environmental and social risks rated satisfactory, putting us on target to meet our goal of 85% by 2015 as of 2012 33% goal for 2015 25% And It's Working... In 2012, the IDB's sustainability efforts produced measurable results for the region and its people. five 1.6 million 73% more people gained access to improved public low-carbon transportation systems this past year, up from 830,000 people in 2011 of IDB-supported power generation capacity is from low-carbon sources. This number puts us on track to meet the IDB's 2015 goal of 93% number of climate change pilot projects IDB supported two 2.4 million five national frameworks for climate change mitigation created farmers gained access to agricultural services and investments, almost halfway to the 2015 target of 5 million number of projects with components that contribute to improved management of terrestrial and marine protected areas. Our goal is 30 projects by 2015 Gender and Social Inclusion $45.5 million $23.5 million 17 grant investment to address issues related to indigenous people and grant investment in women's empowerment and gender equality number of sector-specific gender learning events Afro-descendants We Take on Emerging Challenges Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Integrated Water Resources Management The IDB is taking steps to understand the interplay of water resources and climate adaptation, and the related challenges for development. If you follow the water trail, you will find it leads into every aspect of environmental sustainability-from biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem services to agriculture and food security, water supply and sanitation, and energy. The key is integrated water resources management. The IDB began work on a new Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services program in 2012, work which will continue into 2013 and beyond $17.7 million In 2012, the IDB took steps to explore water resources management solutions and to develop new tools that empower our clients to manage this important natural resource. invested through the Global Environmental Facility and Multilateral Investment Fund $15.5 million through targeted components in IDB infrastructure loans SIDB 2012 Sustainability Report | March 2013 To read the full report, or join the conversation, go to www.iadb.org/sustainability