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Every watt matters: Geothermal and COP20
Every watt matters: Geothermal and COP20

Latin America and the Caribbean leads the world in renewable energy.  Hydropower makes up 60% of the generation matrix.  Still, there is vast untapped potential for low-carbon energy development. During my current trip to the COP20 in Lima, Peru, I had a chance to focus on the long-established source of renewable energy that has yet to reach its full potential: geothermal in Latin America and the Caribbean.

PEDAL YOUR BIKE. 3 Rides for Sustainability. #COP20
PEDAL YOUR BIKE. 3 Rides for Sustainability. #COP20

Leaders from government, civil society and the private sector are gathered in Peru this week for the final days of the 20th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to define the way forward on climate change. Bringing climate change to the world stage communicates the urgency of the issue. Many companies are already engaged, and some have even based their business models on green principles. Bicycles are one tool. Check out three rides for sustainability: