In collaboration with governments and key actors in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, Climate Action LAC promotes climate action in line with the long-term objectives of adaptation, mitigation, transparency and financing of the Paris Agreement.
Climate Adaptation In The Region
Climate change is a reality. In addition to doing everything possible to lower emissions and slow global warming, it is essential to reduce ecosystems and people's vulnerability to current and future risks, and improve their ability to manage them.
The Latin American and Caribbean region is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and rising sea levels, among other hazards, affect ecosystems, communities and their livelihoods, in addition to causing loss and damage and presenting health risks.
Multiple efforts are being made to contribute to adaptation to climate change in the region. However, there are barriers of knowledge, institutional capacity, regulations, governance and financing that slow down the urgently needed action on adaptation.
Climate Action LAC focuses on overcoming these barriers and contributing to adaptation processes in the region through four main thematic areas:
- Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
- Innovative finance for adaptation and involvement of the private sector
- Impact on international climate negotiation spaces
- Local action and inclusive participation for resilience
Learn more about Climate Action LAC's work here.
Contact email: marta.moneo@un.org
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