For you, what were the most important and successful elements of the first Latin American and Caribbean Dialogue on Climate Change Finance and Development Effectiveness that was held recently in Tela, Honduras?

The first Latin American Dialogue on Climate Finance held in Tela was a success as, unlike many events, it has advanced a process of dialogue on the issue that, incidentally, is very sensitive and strategic for Latin American countries, since it constrains or enhances the mobilisation of resources necessary to face the impacts of climate change.
The event brought together various actors involved and created a transparent and frank space, providing furthermore, a work path to follow, that has already made significant progress, especially in the study of barriers to accessing finance.

What achievements of Rio+20 do you consider of particular relevance to the issue of Climate Change Finance in Latin America?

We consider that Rio+20 reaffirmed the importance of the principles of the Rio Declaration, including the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. Further to this, it is important to emphasise that the States acknowledge the importance of the three Río Conventions (including the UNFCCC) for making progress towards the achievement of sustainable development. The document adopted in June 2012 calls for all parts to urgently implement in full their commitments within the framework of these conventions.
In this regard, the commitments relating to climate finance continue to be in force and must be fully implemented as agreed in 1992.

What aspects relating to Climate Change Finance do you consider key, in order to be able to consider the COP18 in Doha to be a success, especially for Latin American countries?

As regards climate finance, the success of Doha must be that the rules and the institutional architecture are developed, that the Green Climate Fund is operationalised, starting with the selection of its headquarters. Furthermore, there must be sufficient clarity in the resulting procedures and access mechanisms so that these mechanisms imply rapid responses.

What short and medium term actions do you consider appropriate for the European Union as regards the issue of Latin America and Climate Change finance?

It is essential to direct more actions towards supporting access to climate finance; many countries have poor capabilities for constructing the requiered institutionality and poor capability to articulate, coordinate and plan for climate change in the country. Here an atmosphere of cooperation must be promoted, and in accordance with financing policies, these are eligibility requirements.

How could the contribution of the EUROCLIMA Programme to Climate Finance issues in Latin America be increased?

On this point, it is considered appropriate to increase support to the generation of scientific technical capabilities focussed on the resources in developing countries and on the problems or issues prioritised by these countries. Moreover, to give support to actions that follow-up of the monitoring agreements made in the First Dialogue in Tela, encouraging the formulation of proposals from Latin American countries.