The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, signed five contracts for a total amount of €37 million for the implementation of the new regional programme in support of environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation and adaption in Latin America.
Brazil aims to reduce emissions by 37% by 2025, mostly through changes in its land use and energy sectors. Like in many emerging economies, however, funding to meet these targets remains a challenge.
The forum builds on the core belief that cooperation is key to achieve real change towards a poverty-free and sustainable world where everyone has the prospect for a decent life. An essential aim is thus to inspire the desire to work together in a spirit of true partnership through facilitating networking.
The congress brought together local leaders, academics, civil society and business leaders from around 50 countries. EUROCLIMA and Adapt-Chile participated presenting the results of their strategic partnership for local climate change planning).