The environmental impact of the construction industry is significant, as it is a very intensive activity due to both the consumption of natural resources and the energy expenditure required for the activity. This condition makes a circular economy approach imperative....
Paraguay has a very young population—half of its more than 7.5 million inhabitants are under 27 years old—and its economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The main trading partners of this Latin American country are in the region: Brazil and Argentina....
Although mining is still the driving force of its economy, Chile has become a benchmark in renewable energy in recent years and a major recipient of foreign investment for the development of solar and water energy projects. Following the shock of the COVID-19...
Lithium is a fundamental material for the manufacture of electric batteries and, therefore, it is an essential resource to complete the energy transition of global transportation. Experts tell us about the future of this technology and the challenges of a core...
The Republic of Colombia has a strategic location in Latin America. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, it is home to one of the world’s busiest areas of maritime traffic. In this context, its trade development has seen a notable increase in recent years....
Peru’s port system is key to its economic development and fundamental axes of the country’s commercial exchange. Strategic sectors for the region, such as the steel industry, depend on their facilities and their activity has experienced sustained growth. More than 90%...
One of the most visible and worrying effects of climate change is rising sea levels. In this context, floating cities are emerging as a potential response. These projects transpose urban life to the water, offering protection against flooding and expanding urban space...
Please give a warm welcome Julián Rojo, Business Development Expert in Europe at MAPFRE Global Risks. In this interview, he gives us some details on how he’s tackling this new personal and professional challenge, as well as sharing his perception of the market as it...
This article explores how decarbonization and the use of green hydrogen can transform the steel industry, the associated benefits and challenges, and risk management in its implementation. The steel industry is one of the main contributors to global carbon dioxide...