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Pablo and his daughter in front of the metal smelter in La Oroya in 2008
(Photo Courtesy of Giuliano Koren)
Article December 14, 2016

More Than a Decade’s Wait for Justice in La Oroya, Peru

La Oroya, a town in Peru that’s one of the world’s most polluted, is home to a massive metal smelting facility that has been contaminating the area for nearly a century.

On Cocos Island, Costa Rica, a diver swims above a rocky reef. The choices we make as tourists can affect the health of Costa Rica’s renowned coral reefs.
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Article April 18, 2016

Coral Reefs and the Unintended Impact of Tourism

The choices we make as tourists can affect the health of Costa Rica’s renowned coral reefs.

AIDA co-director Astrid Puentes Riaño was part of a panel at the Paris climate talks that addressed the extent to which climate change considerations are more broadly mainstreamed within financial institutions.
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Article December 11, 2015

COP21: Mainstreaming Climate Change Within Financial Institutions

Financial institutions are crucial players in the global fight against climate change. In order for countries around the world to successfully pursue low-carbon and climate-resilient development, significant funds will need to be harnessed.

staff April 8, 2010

Anna Cederstav

Traveling to the ends of the Earth, Anna found her passion deep within environmental law. Part of the International program, she combines data analytics, legal briefings and media relations to ensure the preservation of ecosystems and protection of human rights.