About the Institute of the Americas
Established in 1981, the Institute of the Americas is an independent, inter-American institution devoted to encouraging economic and social reform in the Americas, enhancing private sector collaboration and communication and strengthening political and economic relations between Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States and Canada.
Events & News
EVENT
The 30th Anniversary La Jolla Energy Conference
May, 2021
We are pleased to announce the the 30th edition of the La Jolla Energy Conference.
We are pleased to announce the the 30th edition of the La Jolla Energy Conference.The Institute of the Americas Energy & Sustainability program’s flagship conference is turning 30th, don’t miss it!
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Our volunteer program is a way for people to invest their skills, minds, and hearts in support of our Latin America mission.
Take Part on Events
A number of events run throughout the year that you can get involved with.
Energy Transition Initiative
The ETI Program objective is to shape and inform public policies and regulatory frameworks pertaining to the energy transition and to enable the region’s transition to a more sustainable energy mix. It also fosters policies to incentivize investment in renewable technologies that will accelerate the de-carbonization of the region and boost energy security and economic development. Read more
Our Energy Transition Initiative
The ETI engages with policymakers, businesses, and journalists from around the Americas, helping them lead the region’s transition to renewable energy. Learn more
Latest News
Hydrogen Potential in Latin America
The topic of hydrogen and issues surrounding it as a potential building block for the energy transition have coursed through policy, regulatory and investment debates across the globe. Given its important markets and developments, Latin America has begun to figure prominently in the hydrogen conversation.
Institute study highlights China’s expanding presence in Latin America’s energy sector
On February 11, the Institute of the Americas formally launched our report, “China Stakes Its Claim in Latin American Energy: What It Means for the Region, the U.S. and Beijing”. The launch event and webinar was co-hosted by University of California TV (UCTV) and is...
Environment & Climate Change Program launched
Early this year, the Institute formally launched its Environment & Climate Change (EC2) program to support and promote the private sector’s role across a wide range of activities ranging from: sustainable financing, green bond project funding, establishing...
International Women’s Day in Science: “Mujeres en STEAM”
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the STEAM Initiative held its first webinar Mujeres en STEAM, Thursday, February 11 in Spanish with 80 Latina girls from the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Argentina participating. Three panelists served as...
Ernesto Grijalva appointed as Institute’s Practitioner in Residence
Mr. Grijalva has been a student of U.S.-Latin American legal and political interactions for over 30 years. A UCSD graduate with a bachelor of Arts in Political Science and with a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, his entire professional...
Hemispheric Advisory Board Established, Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, Enrique García, Paulo Sotero Named as Founding Members
The Institute of the Americas diverse Board of Directors is composed of 22-member and includes respected business and civic leaders with on-going professional and personal ties across Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2021, we welcome the establishment of a new...