The climate tragedy that has devastated the State of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil has opened the stage for the struggle to identify the culprits for the tragedy. For some, the magnitude of the catastrophe is an expression of a political outcome.

Water affects all aspects of development. This is why it is necessary to address its problems in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner.

In Panama, between 2% and 3% of the currently existing land area will be affected by sea level rise by 2050.

We must consider how to carry out the transition without harming subsistence economies or the income derived from the export of extensive agricultural production.

Despite recognizing the climate concern, the IMF and the World Bank continue to prioritize immediate needs instead of considering the imbalances generated by the oil model in the medium and long term.

The lack of water for the normal operation of the Panama Canal, as well as the losses due to the reduction in the crossing of ships has the country on alert. However, the link between environmental deterioration and the economy has been on the national agenda since the 1970s.