Although Latin America and the Caribbean has the greenest matrix on the planet, one of the world's greatest natural resource and renewable energy potentials, the region still faces serious energy access gaps. According to recent data, more than 16 million people lack access to electricity, while about 77 million rely on highly polluting fuels for cooking, with serious consequences for health and the environment.
This paradox is explained by multiple structural factors: subsidy systems that do not reach the most vulnerable populations, regulatory frameworks that do not support decentralized solutions, and limited financing mechanisms for community projects. In addition, rural areas and indigenous territories are continuing to lag behind, despite often being located near important energy resources. How can national public policies be designed to close this gap? This event seeks to provide a space to discuss solutions to address this inequality.
