Five ways the Regional Observatory of Adaptation can contribute to advance work on the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience
The UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience (UAE FGCR), approved at COP28, represents an important step toward achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).
Development of a Regional Observatory of Adaptation: A Critical Look at Global Indicators
The development of the Regional Observatory of Adaptation (ROA) is unfolding in stages. The first phase focuses on mapping existing global and national adaptation indicators, fostering a participatory process with key stakeholders, and conducting workshops to gather insights.
Communities of practice, a new climate education perspective for Latin America and the Caribbean
María lives in a Latin American city that recently suffered unprecedented flooding, after long and intense episodes of rain. When she was a student, she actively volunteered to prepare her town for natural disasters and now she has the opportunity to work as an environmental management official in her municipality. However, María had never perceived […]
Training for financial institutions, governmental entities and producers in Cuba to promote Ecosystem-based Adaptation
In the context of the SDG Cuba project, aimed at creating and developing an enabling framework for environmental finance as an accelerator of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the island, comprehensive training sessions were led to strengthen the capacities of financial institutions, governmental entities, and local producers.
10 initiatives to strengthen climate resilience in the Andes
The UN General Assembly established December 11 as the International Mountain Day with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of mountain ecosystems and the opportunities to promote their sustainable development.
Five key elements
Strategic planning in national adaptation to climate change processes requires an analysis of the national context, its priorities and its international commitments.
Women and nature for resilient cities in Latin America
Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the support of the UNEP, are advancing climate change adaption action in synergy with gender equality goals.