Environment and Energy Landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Analysis of Trends 2020-2030

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) partnered with Environmental Incentives and Dalberg Advisors to conduct an analysis of key environmental and energy trends that will affect Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) from 2020 to 2030 in order to improve environmental and energy programming in LAC.

The process began with exploring the most relevant environmental and energy trends in the region along multiple dimensions. The analysis included trends that were both challenges (e.g., greater scarcity of water) and solutions (e.g., the rise of sustainable production). Similarly, the analysis included trends that were both pan-regional and local, existing and emerging or expected, and trends with either a large or a very small number of players participating. Five key trends were prioritized based on their potential impact and relevance for USAID and the United States Government (USG) 1) increased exploitation of natural resources, 2) increased planetary health issues, 3) increased adoption of climate adaptation, 4) increased access to and use of modern energy sources, and 5) expanded use of market-based mechanisms for environmental management and conservation.