Following the approval of the Paris Agreement during COP21, the fifth edition of the LEDS LAC Regional Workshop was focused on the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and other commitments adopted by countries in the region.
The Workshop took place from September 26th to 28th in Panama City, during the First Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week.
It was coorganized by the LEDS LAC Platform and the European Union through EUROCLIMA, with the support as strategic partners of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, and sponsored by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
This event provided a forum for government officials, international organizations, NGOs and other actors working in the promotion of climate compatible development, to share experiences and best practices, identify common challenges, strengthen capacities and establish collaborative links.
The agenda was designed to maximize the interaction among participants, who had the opportunity to:
- Know the results of recent studies, planning tools and case studies of the participating countries.
- Express their opinions and share their experiences in plenary and group discussions.
- Participate in training sessions organized by LEDS LAC´s partner organizations.
- Share the results of their projects with colleagues from across the region in the marketplace.
- Extend their network of contacts and identify opportunities for collaboration.