ParlAmericas Podcast

Energy security has become an increasingly urgent priority as countries respond to geopolitical uncertainty, supply shocks, changing trade dynamics, and the need for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. In this episode, Dr. Monica Gattinger , Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies and Fellow at the Canadian Globa...

Food security in the Americas and the Caribbean is shaped by a complex set of factors, including access to food, food literacy, market opportunities, local production, supply-chain resilience, and regional cooperation. In this episode, Dr. Jean-Charles Le Vallée , Country Representative in Canada for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), discusses how agricultural tra...

Small island economies in the Caribbean operate within a trade environment shaped by their size, geographic characteristics, reliance on imports, exposure to climate-related shocks, and strong dependence on sectors such as tourism. At the same time, regional integration and emerging sectors such as the blue, food, and creative economies offer opportunities to strengthen economic resilience. In thi...

Las transformaciones tecnológicas, la reconfiguración de las cadenas globales de valor y los cambios en el comercio internacional exigen que los parlamentos desarrollen nuevas capacidades para legislar con una visión de largo plazo. En este contexto, las Comisiones de Futuro están emergiendo como una innovación parlamentaria que fortalece la capacidad de anticipar tendencias, identificar riesgos y...

Trade can create economic opportunities, but its benefits are not always distributed equitably. Inclusive and gender-responsive trade policy seeks to address these imbalances by considering how trade rules and outcomes affect women, Indigenous Peoples, small and medium-sized enterprises, and other underrepresented groups. In this episode, Dr. Judit Fabian , visiting researcher at the Graduate Scho...

En este episodio escuchará a Keiji Inoue , director interino de la División de Comercio Internacional e Integración de la CEPAL, quien analiza cómo el contexto comercial global está impactando a América Latina y el Caribe en el corto y largo plazo. Su intervención aborda los efectos de las tensiones geopolíticas y los desafíos estructurales que siguen limitando el crecimiento, la reducción de la d...

Welcome to the ParlAmericas Podcast. In this episode, we explore the intersection of climate action and public policy, with a focus on the importance of tailored communication strategies to engage diverse constituencies, as well as address public skepticism and declining trust, with a view to strengthening sustained support for climate action. You will hear from Professor Barbara Leckie , Academic...

La innovación y el crecimiento resiliente requieren marcos regulatorios adecuados, instituciones capaces y actores preparados para identificar oportunidades, asumir riesgos e invertir en el desarrollo de largo plazo. En este episodio escuchará a Juan Fernando Londoño Osorio , asesor de la Vicepresidencia Corporativa del Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe - CAF, quien reflexiona sobr...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping economic transformation, competitiveness, public services, and the future of work. At the same time, it raises important questions about trust, skills, inclusion, data protection, and the role of governments in guiding technological change. In this episode, Scott Bradley , Vice-President of Government Relations at OpenText, discusses how countries in the...

Las juventudes emprendedoras desempeñan un papel clave en la innovación, la participación económica y el desarrollo a largo plazo en las Américas y el Caribe. Sin embargo, muchas personas jóvenes continúan enfrentando barreras para transformar sus ideas en oportunidades sostenibles, incluyendo el acceso a financiamiento, redes, formación, apoyo institucional y recursos. En este episodio escuchará...

In a context of rapid change and global uncertainty, countries in the Americas and the Caribbean are looking for ways to strengthen innovation, competitiveness, and long-term economic opportunity. In this episode, Marta C. Blackwell , Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Council for the Americas, shares a business perspective on international trade and commercial engagement across Latin Americ...

Transnational organized crime increasingly operates through economic, financial, commercial, and logistical systems that are also used by legitimate markets. This creates complex challenges for governments, parliaments, law enforcement agencies, regulators, customs authorities, financial intelligence units, and international partners. In this episode, Michael Bejos , Officer in Charge of the Depar...

The blue economy has emerged as a key pillar of sustainable development for many Caribbean countries, offering opportunities to promote economic growth, strengthen trade, create jobs, and enhance climate resilience. Realizing this potential, however, requires governance frameworks that balance economic development with environmental sustainability and the long-term stewardship of marine resources....

América Latina y el Caribe ocupa una posición cada vez más relevante en el escenario internacional debido a la abundancia de recursos naturales estratégicos y su creciente importancia para las transiciones tecnológicas y energéticas globales. Sin embargo, la región también enfrenta desafíos persistentes vinculados con la desigualdad, la productividad, la creación de empleo de calidad y la confianz...

En este episodio conoceremos el enfoque de seguridad humana como una forma de ampliar la comprensión de la inseguridad, incorporando no solo los indicadores tradicionales de violencia y criminalidad, sino también la incertidumbre, la confianza institucional, la calidad de los servicios públicos y las condiciones que afectan la vida cotidiana de las personas. Escuchará una conversación moderada por...

In this episode, we will examine the changing dynamics of insecurity and violence in the Americas and the Caribbean, with a focus on the professionalization, adaptability, and diversification of transnational organized crime. You will hear the intervention of Dr. Vinicius de Carvalho , Reader in Brazilian and Latin American Studies in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. His rem...

En este episodio conoceremos el panorama actual de la seguridad y la violencia en las Américas y el Caribe, con énfasis en los factores estructurales que están incidiendo en la expansión y complejidad del crimen organizado, así como en sus efectos sobre la democracia, el Estado de derecho y el ejercicio de los derechos civiles y políticos. Escuchará la intervención de la Dra. Marcela Ríos Tobar ,...

In this episode, we will examine how social and economic conditions shape human security in the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly as demographic change, migration, care needs, and labour market pressures create new vulnerabilities across the region. You will hear the presentation of Simone Cecchini , Chief of the Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE) - Population Division...

En este episodio conoceremos el escenario actual de América Latina y el Caribe en materia de desarrollo humano e inteligencia artificial. A partir de los principales hallazgos del Informe regional sobre Desarrollo Humano y del Atlas de Inteligencia Artificial para el Desarrollo Humano de América Latina y el Caribe , publicados por el Programa de Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), profundiz...

In this episode, The Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez reflects on the limited space parliamentarians often have in COP negotiations and outlines ways to strengthen their presence and oversight. She emphasizes the importance of engaging before the summits, participating in parallel platforms during the negotiations, and pushing for accountability afterward. She describes tools like committee hearings...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Buss highlights why climate policy cannot be effective without including public health. He shares lessons from recent milestones, including the UAE Declaration on Climate and Health and the upcoming Belém Health Action Plan, coordinated with the Brazilian COP30 Presidency and WHO/PAHO, which aims to strengthen early warning systems, climate surveillance, and cross-secto...

This episode was recorded on October 16, 2025, during the virtual session “Migration Governance and Human Security,” which was the third in a series of events organized by ParlAmericas in the lead-up to the Tenth Summit of the Americas. This event brought together parliamentarians, experts, representatives of international organizations, and hemispheric leaders to explore the human security challe...

En este episodio, conoceremos las historias, los desafíos y los aprendizajes que han marcado las trayectorias políticas de diversas mujeres, destacando cómo, desde su labor en los parlamentos, han impulsado transformaciones y generado impacto en la vida pública. Escuchará las intervenciones de las diputadas Silvia Lospennato de Argentina y Sonia Gutiérrez de Guatemala y de Claudia Fuenzalida Cerec...

This episode was recorded on August 22, 2025, during the virtual session “Security in the Age of Emerging Technologies”, which was the second in a series of events organized by ParlAmericas in the lead-up to the Tenth Summit of the Americas. This event brought together parliamentarians, experts, and hemispheric leaders to explore the connections between critical infrastructure, water and energy se...

This episode was recorded on August 22, 2025, during the virtual session “Security in the Age of Emerging Technologies”, which was the second in a series of events organized by ParlAmericas in the lead-up to the Tenth Summit of the Americas. This event brought together parliamentarians, experts, and hemispheric leaders to explore the connections between critical infrastructure, water and energy se...