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Interview with Prof. Antonio Rocha Magalhães
Interview with Prof. Antonio Rocha Magalhães
Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST)
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Soils Atlas of Latin America and Caribbean
A necessary starting point to achieve the objective of preserving soil resources is to reach an adequate level of knowledge on their status and to raise awareness on their importance (UNEP, 2007; Sanchez et al., 2009; Palm et al., 2010; Sachs et al., 2010).
Climate Change in Latin America: Economic and Social Impacts
The available evidence reveals that climate change has economic and social consequences on biodiversity and, in general, on the well-being of the population, and will be one of the key factors in the style of development during the 21st century (IPCC, 2007; Stern, 2007).
Adaptation to Climate Change: a View from Latin America
A substantial rise in temperature is inevitable this century, and structured adaptation processes are therefore vital for Latin America. These processes include any type of adjustment to natural or human systems, or activities in response to the expected changes in climate variables (IPCC,2007).
Methodologies for the Analysis of Climate Change
Economic and social analysis of climate change is vital in order to examine the causes, their effects, and to design an efficient strategy allowing for the transition to sustainable development. Quantification of the impacts is surrounded by great uncertainty given the long-term time frame involved, along with the diverse methodologies, depending on the availability of local, national and regional information.
Results of the EUROCLIMA Meeting: Science and Policy Jointly Fighting Climate Change In Latin America
Second Regional Workshop EUROCLIMA took place in Tela, Honduras, May 2012. “Regional meetings, facilitated by the EUROCLIMA programme, are vital to ease access to the information that countries need to design and implement public policies that address the urgent challenges of climate change”, said Ms Catherine Ghyoot, Directorate General for Development and Cooperation - EuropeAid of the European Commission.
First Latin American and Caribbean Dialogue on Climate Change Concluded Successfully
After two days of presentations, speeches, debates and thematic meetings, those attending the First Latin American and Caribbean Dialogue on Climate Change Finance and Development Effectiveness agreed that improving the capacity of governments to make effective use of the resources allocated for this matter is crucial.
Latin American and European experts laid out priorities for fighting climate change
"Results and Prospects in face of climate change EUROCLIMA 2010-2016" is the title of the event that brought together more than 70 Latin American and European experts from 25 - 27 February 2013 in the city of Bogotá, Colombia.
ECLAC: CENTRAL AMERICA IS “HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE”
The UN body warns that the region could suffer more intense droughts and hurricanes with a severe impact on the economies and calls for urgent action to implement adaptation measures.
The Climate Investment Funds approved funds for Bolivia, Honduras and Mexico
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved US$1.08 billion in near-zero-interest loans and grants to support Bolivia, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Lao PDR, Mali, Mexico and Nepal in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Global Environment Facility Approves Projects for Biodiversity and Carbon Blue for Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala and Caribbean countries
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, at its 41st Council Meeting, approved decisions on the administration of the GEF, as well as a work programme including several biodiversity-related projects on protected areas, and an innovative International Waters initiative, the “Blue Forests” effort to estimate the carbon sequestration capacity of coastal habitats like mangroves, sea grass beds, coral reefs and salt marshes, and demonstrate their economic value.
Adaptation to climate change policies in Brazil
This project builds on the work of Adapta Sertao, a coalition of research institutions and NGOs that helps smallholder farmers become more resilient to climate change through an adapted agricultural system.
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Climate change experts share results of their actions
Around 60 representatives from various Latin American countries met in Tela, Honduras to share the main results of the actions carried out on climate change and water resources management in the framework of the regional cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Latin America through the EUROCLIMA programme and the RALCEA project.
Colombia Proposal Approved at RIO+20 Conference
After a year and a half of work, the Colombian proposal for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), received preliminary approval at the Rio+20 Conference and should receive full approval next Friday when all the national leaders meet.
Geopolis Launched: Network for the Management and Reduction of Disaster Risk
As part of the seminar “Infrastructure for Climate Change”, the Latin American Development Bank (CAF) presented Geopolis, a network for the management and reduction of disaster risk. This network has been created to develop a comprehensive vision for the execution of infrastructure projects that facilitate social and economic growth in a sustainable way.
Development of Synergies between Public and Private Sectors, Policies and Indicators of Vulnerability
The national workshop “Developing synergies between public and private sectors, policies and indicators of vulnerability and resilience, to support adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector” was held on 24 and 25 October 2012 in the Meeting Room of the IICA Office in Uruguay.