The transition and sustainability goals assumed by strategic industries are essential for meeting the global challenge of environmental respect, but undertaking them in a century-old and unequal sector such as steel is especially challenging for a region like Latin...
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....
Environmental transformation and its consequent impact on ecosystems is inextricably linked to human activity. But is our future socio-economic development dependent on further committing to biodiversity conservation and the protection of natural resources? We talk to...
The history of mining is as old as the hills that are mined, and it still provides raw materials that are the basis for many aspects of everyday life, at a time when the sector faces significant challenges in a scenario of high demand and major environmental...
A maritime adventure is a risky undertaking. Ship owners, loaders, and charterers that use ships for maritime transportation face risks that are common to all of them, and may occur with certain likelihood. General Average embodies the principle of shared adversity,...