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| dc.title | Climate Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean |
| dc.contributor.author | IDB Lab |
| dc.contributor.author | HolonIQ |
| dc.contributor.author | Brothers, Patrick |
| dc.contributor.author | Soares, Yuri |
| dc.contributor.orgunit | IDB Lab |
| dc.contributor.orgunit | IDB Lab |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-12T00:11:00 |
| dc.date.issue | 2025-11-12T00:11:00 |
| dc.description.abstract | The Climate Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean report, developed by IDB Lab and HolonIQ, maps the regions fast-growing climate innovation ecosystem. It identifies over 1,200 startups that have attracted US$3 billion in venture capital since 2010, spanning renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and green finance. These companies are scaling-up new technologies and developing new market-based solutions to climate mitigation and adaptation challenges. The report shows that with abundant natural resources, biodiversity, and critical minerals, Latin America holds a unique advantage in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Despite this momentum, most ecosystems are still in early or transitional stages. Key barriers include limited early-stage finance, fragmented networks, and shortages of skilled talent. The report calls for stronger public-private collaboration, targeted R&D, and innovative blended-finance models to scale solutions. With sustained investment and coherent policy frameworks, the region can become a global hub for climate technology, simultaneously driving decarbonization, economic growth, and social inclusion. The report also highlights the opportunity to develop under-funded segments in climate adaptation and nature. |
| dc.format.extent | 120 |
| dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013800 |
| dc.identifier.url | https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Climate-Technology-in-Latin-America-and-the-Caribbean.pdf |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.publisher | Inter-American Development Bank |
| dc.subject | Science and Technology |
| dc.subject | Energy |
| dc.subject | Green Finance |
| dc.subject | Startup |
| dc.subject | Venture Capital |
| dc.subject | Investment |
| dc.subject | Innovation |
| dc.subject | Renewable Energy |
| dc.subject.jelcode | Q55 - Technological Innovation |
| dc.subject.jelcode | G24 - Investment Banking • Venture Capital • Brokerage • Ratings and Ratings Agencies |
| dc.subject.keywords | climate technology;startups;adaptation;mitigation;decarbonization;Agtech;biotech;nature-based solutions;innovation |
| dc.type | Catalogs and Brochures |
| idb.identifier.pubnumber | IDB-CB-01122 |
| idb.operation | BK-C2176 |