Sustainable Development Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mohieldin, Mahmoud; Piedrahita-Carvajal, Diana; Veléz-Ocampo, Juan; González-Pérez, María Alejandra

doi:10.1108/978-1-80117-864-820221003

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“…The pre-existent structural problems of the region, inequality, unemployment, vulnerability and dependency (Mohieldin et al, 2022), have gotten worse and do not seem to recover completely (CEPAL, 2021c). The gap is growing amongst those who benefit from the crisis and those struggling to fulfil their basic needs (Gonzalez-Perez et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

Vargas

Gomez‐Valencia

González-Pérez

et al. 2022

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Gomez‐Valencia

González-Pérez

et al. 2022

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“…Although F. dolichophylla is mainly used as forage, its role in carbon sequestration is gaining recognition as a political strategy for climate change mitigation (Rolando et al., 2017) and as a potential source of carbon credits in South America (Medina et al., 2020; Mohieldin et al., 2022). Carbon dioxide sequestration experiments conducted on F. dolichophylla estimate a sequestration capacity of 7.70 tonnes CO 2 ha −1 and 10.78 t CO 2 ha −1 , with the plant stems exhibiting the highest concentration rates.…”

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International Biological Flora: Festuca dolichophylla^†

Eduardo‐Palomino,

Gibson,

Barberá

et al. 2024

Journal of Ecology

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This account provides information on all aspects of the biology of Festuca dolichophylla J. Presl (Chilliwa, Chilligua) that are relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are presented within the standard framework of the International Biological Flora including distribution, habitat, communities, responses to biotic and environmental factors, structure and physiology, phenology, floral and seed characters, herbivores and disease, history, conservation and global heterogeneity. Festuca dolichophylla is a tall perennial tussock grass that thrives at high elevations. It is native and widely distributed along the Andes of South America. It also occurs in North and Central America, especially in Mexico and Costa Rica. Festuca dolichophylla plays a significant role in Andean ecosystems and communities of Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia and northern Argentina. It serves various purposes, primarily as food source for South American camelids such as llama and alpaca. Festuca dolichophylla is dominant in Altiplano (Andean high plains) grasslands and is also present in Bofedales (Andean peatlands), shrublands and possibly in Ecuador and Colombia paramos. Festuca dolichophylla reproduces through seeds and vegetative tillers. Flowering tillers bear panicles with multiple spikelets and florets. An ungrazed plant can produce as much as 15.6 g of seeds during May and June, and seeds can germinate in 7 days or more. Festuca dolichophylla exhibits physiological and ecological traits that enable it to thrive in harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, drought and nutrient‐poor soils. It thrives in a range of soil types from strongly acid to slightly alkaline, encompassing textures that include loamy, sandy clay loam, clay loam and clay, and which are influenced by the cold and semiarid Andean climate. Fertilizers with different NPK formulations enhance fresh aerial biomass, plant height and volume. Additionally, F. dolichophylla forms mycorrhizal associations, stores large amounts of fixed carbon in its stems, and bioaccumulates mercury, lead and arsenic. Despite its importance, Festuca dolichophylla remains poorly studied. Further research is needed to explore its ecology, breeding systems, diseases or ecotypes. Moreover, population and demographic studies are crucial to assess the impact of climate change on this species. Adaptive, strategic and organized management and conservation efforts are essential, particularly in Indigenous Andean settlements, where F. dolichophylla offers multiple applications and benefits. Furthermore, utilizing this species in grassland revegetation and restoration initiatives highlights the need for ongoing research and management endeavours to ensure its conservation and sustainable use.

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“…Countries in emerging economies which have adopted capitalism as an economic model have included several modifications, adapting it to their own turbulent contexts and business environments (Schneider, 2013). Naturally, these local experiments had sometimes unexpected results such as high unemployment rates, increased poverty, informality and wider social as well as economic inequalities (Durand, 2019; Gonzalez-Perez, 2013; Vergara, 2018), generating several constraints as well as opportunities for sustainable development (Mohieldin et al , 2022). Furthermore, the COVID-19 health crisis has emphasized these inequalities, limiting access to technology, financial resources and business opportunities (CEPAL, 2022; Chancel et al , 2021; Gonzalez-Perez et al , 2021; United Nations, 2020).…”

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Sharing the ownership in Peru and Mexico: the case of a French MNE prompting the SDGs achievement

Aubert,

Cordova,

Hernandez

2024

CPOIB

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Purpose This study aims to investigate how a French multinational enterprise (MNE) is developing employee stock ownership (ESO) in its subsidiaries in Peru and Mexico, both Latin American countries with deep social and economic inequalities. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative case study which conducted interviews with representatives of the French MNE and its subsidiaries in Peru and Mexico. Findings The employee stock purchase plans offered by the company to its employees support the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 1, 8 and 10 in these countries. Social implications The authors argue that MNEs could become flagships in the SDG achievement in emerging economies. Originality/value By contributing to better workplace outcomes and enhanced corporate performance, ESO is in line with SDG 8. ESO also fulfills SDGs 1 and 10 by allowing employees to build up savings and wealth, whose lack is the main source of inequality and poverty. Reciprocity and binary economics theories explain these relationships.

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Sustainable Development Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

International Biological Flora: Festuca dolichophylla^†

Sharing the ownership in Peru and Mexico: the case of a French MNE prompting the SDGs achievement

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Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate-resilient and regenerative futures for Latin America and the Caribbean

International Biological Flora: Festuca dolichophylla†

Sharing the ownership in Peru and Mexico: the case of a French MNE prompting the SDGs achievement

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International Biological Flora: Festuca dolichophylla^†