The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized sub-regional forum for the climate focal points and network members from Latin America in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The event was attended by the representatives of the UNFCCC, the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility, network members from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. During two days, participants discussed technology transfer, collaboration and opportunities in the region.

As a landlocked country whose economy is predominantly based on agriculture, Paraguay is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adaptation is an essential part of reducing these negative impacts. However, due to the lack of information and strategies to enhance resilience against climate risk, this country has faced environmental, social, health and economic problems. 

COMPARTE TU HISTORIA: Aún hay tiempo para presentar un caso innovador de adaptación al cambio climático de la agricultura familiar

El nuevo plazo  para la presentación de los casos es el 24 de Septiembre. 

Los premios -de hasta US$15,000- reconocerán prácticas innovadoras que hayan tenido un impacto demostrable en las cadenas agroalimentarias. 

 

A UNIDO delegation comprising director Mr. Pradeep Monga and project managers from the Department of Energy met with city leaders from around the world in Singapore  for the launch of the ‘Global Platform for Sustainable Cities’, or GPSC, which is part of an initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) that is expected to mobilize up to $1.5 billion over the next five years for urban sustainability programs in 11 developing countries, including Brazil, Cote D’Ivoire, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, and Vietnam.

El Ministro de las Secretaria de Energía, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas (MiAmbiente), José Antonio Galdames, en conferencia de prensa se mostró muy agradecido con la participación y asistencia de los Países y Agencias Latinoamericanas al primer taller Regional sobre el Fondo Verde del Clima (FVC), ya que Honduras sirve como ejemplo de experiencia en materia de medidas de adaptación y mitigación al Cambio Climático.

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