4th Lithium Latin America 2023 Congress, July 5 th and 6 th , 2023 Get the free brochure now Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Organizer: Vostock Capital Website Congress and Exhibition "Lithium Latin America 2023" is the only international professional event for top-level networking of key industrial lithium producing enterprises, regulatory authorities, government, technology…
En Español – Amid the energy transition, Latin American countries are investing in hydrogen – The fuel is seen as a potential solution for energy, food and environmental crises – With abundant natural resources, Latin America is eyeing exports to Europe and Asia – While investment is ramping up, most mega-projects target 2030 for completion With countries and energy companies around…
En Español – Latin American countries are working on large-scale transport infrastructure projects – The Bioceanic Corridor will link Brazil’s Atlantic coast with Chile’s Pacific ports – Projects are expected to close the infrastructure gap and bolster international trade – The transport links will also improve economic opportunities in underdeveloped areas As Latin America continues…
En Español – CELAC and China signed a wide-ranging economic agreement in December – The agreement is expected to lead to a rise in infrastructure investment – Plans were outlined for greater engagement between the public and private sectors – 4IR technologies could also benefit from greater economic cooperation A number of Latin American and Caribbean countries have strengthened…
En Español – The region returned to economic growth this year after 2020’s recession – One outcome of the pandemic has been increasing levels of digitalisation – Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies are seeing rapid uptake – Sustainability and circular economy principles are shaping the region’s future Following a difficult 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean has seen…
– A growing awareness exists among universities of the need to work towards net zero – Two recent net-zero initiatives aim to create a network of climate-focused higher education institutions – Universities can take the lead in terms of best practice and generating research – Examples from around the world show different approaches to championing net zero Higher education institutions…
– Leading insurers are moving to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions policies – Companies are increasingly turning their backs on coal in particular – Emerging markets are shifting to renewables, with potential to leapfrog fossil fuels As environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns become increasingly important in the corporate world, insurance companies are emerging as potentially…
En Español – Circular economy principles have received a boost following the pandemic – In February the UN launched a circular economy coalition for Latin America – Recycling and 4IR technologies will prove key to sustainable growth – The circular economy could generate 4.8m jobs across the region by 2030 As Latin America continues its economic recovery from Covid-19, countries…
The petrochemicals and logistics sectors have been some of the most exposed industries in Latin America and across the world during the past 13 months. Both critical to the region’s economies, they faced substantial headwinds in the early months of the pandemic, such as closed borders and strict measures on industrial operations. For petrochemicals and chemical firms, the immediate impact has been…
