Caribbean

This Technology Transfer Advances Hondura's

• Nationally Determined Contribution to, through the 'Observatory for Sustainable Development and Climate Change recently created in the country, support the generation of information, knowledge management and periodic monitoring of climate indicators. 

Context

This Technology Transfer Advances Uruguay's

• Nationally Determined Contribution to develop new integrated climate services and information systems, for continuous monitoring and risk mapping. Furthermore, by 2030, have developed new early warning systems and new hydrometeorological insurances, within the disaster risk reduction framework for the agricultural, coastal and health sectors, and for flood sensitive urban areas, infrastructure and other vulnerable regions. 

Context

The CTCN hosted a Regional Forum for NDEs from Latin America and spanish-speaking Caribbean countries on 26-28 October in San Jose, Costa Rica.

The CTCN hosted a Regional Forum for NDEs from Latin America and spanish-speaking Caribbean countries on 26-28 October in San Jose, Costa Rica.

CTCN organized the Regional Forum for Nationally Designated Entities of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) on August 20th 2018, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Regional Forum was held during the LAC Climate Week.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services related to development of technological tools to evaluate the impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Uruguay’s coastal zone.

Recent regional studies conducted for Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrate that the incidence of extreme sea levels increased with a greater magnitude and frequency being noted in the coastal areas of the Caribbean and Río de la Plata.

UNEP  is  organizing  the  first  global  Science‐Policy  Forum  in  Nairobi,  19 -20  May  2016,  as  part  of  the  overall programme for the second session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA‐2) 23‐27 May 2016.  

There is a distinct need for decision makers to be able to understand the risks that climate and environmental changes bring such that they can make informed choices about development and socio-economic security.

REEEP serves as a funder, information provider and connector for up-scaling clean energy business models in developing countries and emerging markets. REEEP's International Secretariat is based in Vienna, Austria, with Regional Secretariats in East Asia, Latin America, Caribbean, South Asia and Southern Africa and a West Africa focal point.

Friday, 21 June, 18:30 -20:00
Room Kaminzimmer

At this SB 50 side event, the panelists will share plans to support technology development and transfer through implementation of the Technology Framework to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement. 

18:30 - 18:40 | OPENING
Carlos Fuller, International and Regional Liaison Officer of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre