Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture

Enhancing Science and Climate Literacy in Latin America and the Caribbean

Marco Cabero — 2024-11-21

The Intercontinental meeting on Science Literacy 2024 brought together experts, educators, and policymakers to discuss the changing landscape of science and climate literacy in Latin America and the Caribbean. This document synthesizes the ideas shared at the conference and aims to serve as a resource to promote science literacy measures. Key topics include the impact of digital transformation on education, the integration of climate literacy into school curricula, the importance of cultural relevance, and the challenges of accessibility and misinformation. Opportunities to improve scientific literacy through collaborative networks, public engagement, and supportive policies are also highlighted. The white paper presents strategies to integrate digital tools, promote inclusion, and promote lifelong learning. These recommendations will be integrated into the ongoing development of the Declaration on Science and Climate Literacy, initially published in 2021 by the Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology and its collaborators.

Building a scientific culture by popularizing Green Science: challenges and opportunities

Mary Luz Ojeda Solarte — 2024-11-21

Tackling climate change represents an unprecedented environmental challenge, yet global climate policy offers significant opportunities. Many of the effects of climate change are already evident and that is why it is necessary to act immediately, but how to do it, how to create a culture of care for the planet and its biodiversity? Biodiversity is essential to the functioning of ecosystems and the benefits they provide to humanity. Their conservation is important for sustainability and has become a priority to ensure a balanced future.

Enabling a Sustainable Digital Transformation

Jason Liao — 2024-11-21

This paper explores the critical intersections between digital transformation and sustainable development, proposing an integrated framework for achieving sustainable digital transformation that combines technological advancement with environmental management. The study begins by defining sustainable digital transformation as an integrated approach that takes into account environmental, economic, and social perspectives.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Improved Public Transportation

Jason Liao — 2024-11-21

The growing climate crisis requires urgent and transformative action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most promising strategies is to reassess and restructure the transport system, including by improving public transport and reducing the use of private cars (Givoni, 2020). Not only does this approach significantly reduce emissions, but it also offers multiple co-benefits that help create a more sustainable and equitable urban future.

Nota Editorial

Jasivia Gonzales — 2024-11-21

A Comprehensive Review of Bioenergy Sustainability: Balancing Economic, Environ-mental, and Social Impacts

Shabahat Hasnain Qamar Hasnain Qamar — 2024-11-21

This review explores bioenergy's role in the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Bioenergy, derived from biomass like plants and organic waste, promises a reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly energy source. However, concerns about its sustainability and feasibility require a com-prehensive assessment of environmental, economic, and social factors.