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Database for assessing impacts of climate change on coastal areas in Latin America and the Caribbean

7 Nov 2016 | Briefing note

As part of a joint project, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Spanish Climate Change Office of (part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment of Spain), and the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria have developed a specific methodology for assessing impacts of climate change on coastal areas, which is available to the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. This methodology allows the analysis of changes in the coastal dynamics, the influence of climate variability, and information on coastal vulnerabilit…

United Nations World Economic and Social Survey 2016 recognizes importance of Principle 10 for climate change resilience

19 Oct 2016 | Briefing note

The Survey asserts that the rights of access to information, participation and justice are key to tackle inequalities and build climate change resilience strategies. These rights not only ensure that the environmental problems affecting disadvantaged groups and vulnerable communities are adequately addressed but also that policy decisions take into consideration the needs of those groups.…

Invitation Green Aruba VI 27 & 28 October, 2015

1 Sep 2015 | Briefing note

Good day and welcome to Green Aruba VI! Over the past six years Green Aruba conference has evolved into an excellent platform for the exchange of information and knowledge of sustainable and best practices for the desired transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more environmentally friendly energy sources and resources. Besides showcasing Aruba´s progress and challenges in regard to the accelerated penetration of renewables in the total energy mix, we would also like to exhibit the experiences and knowledge of other institutions and island nations in this field. Sharing the achievements on th…

COP20 adopts ministerial declaration on access rights and climate change

12 Dec 2014 | Briefing note

The Ministers and Heads of Delegation attending the twentieth session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP20) held in Lima, Peru, from 1 to 12 December 2014 adopted the Lima Declaration on Education and Awareness-raising.…

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