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Preparation for the financial management of climate change poses a challenge in terms of appropriate management of both external and internal funds, and the use of specialised knowledge of a variety of non-governmental actors. Management that promotes the inclusion of climate change in the various administrative levels in public and private spheres, in production sectors and in the different geographical areas of each country is required. Moreover, the external funds also require better mechanisms to adapt to national and local contexts and, in this way, facilitate access and promote the relevance and effectiveness of financing, including lower transaction costs.
The Newsletter 6 delves into these issues in the Latin American context and presents the European Union's approached on this topic. The number has had the participation of Honduras EUROCLIMA Focal Point, Irina Pineda, as guest editor.
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Newsletter # 6: Financing Climate Change in Latin America Spanish, English
In Latin America, conditions of geography, climate and vulnerability to natural, social and economic events make the region highly fragile with regard to the economic impacts of climate change.
The annual damage suffered by the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, estimated in terms of the reduction in agricultural yield, the disappearance of glaciers, flooding, drought and other events caused by global warming, would amount to 100 billion dollars by 2050
There is no other option and no other time. Climate change is not only the effect of a type of development but could also be the cause of heightening the poverty and non-viability of many economies in the region.
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Newsletter # 5: Economics of Climate Change in Latin America Spanish, English
According to UN projections almost 70% of the planet soils will be affected by drought in 2025, if states do not pose clear and concrete actions to act against this. This picture is not to discourage but to challenge governments, aid agencies, the private sector and society in general, so that they act in a coordinated way.
The studies presented in this Newsletter provide a scientific analysis to guide the establishment of public policies as an important step in combating land degradation caused by climate change. Desertification and drought are not an issue only for the loss of productive land, but involve a struggle against poverty and guarantee food security of millions of people. This Newsletter presents an introduction to this topic, as well as actions undertaken in the region.
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Newsletter # 4: Climate Change in Latin America: Soil Desertification and Drought Spanish, English, Portuguese
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, has led to the creation of a road map for the renewal of the Kyoto Protocol with a binding legal framework, the definition of the structure of the Green Climate Fund and a commitment not to increase the average temperature of the Earth by more than two degrees centigrade.
This newsletter presents the various views and thoughts on the results of the Durban Conference, from the perspective of managers and environmental policy makers of the continent, the European Commission, some civil society organisations and the media.
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Newsletter # 3: The Durban Summit: Implications for Latin America Spanish, English
The aim of EUROCLIMA is to improve the knowledge of decision makers and scientists from Latin America on the impact of climate change in the region to promote the integration of the topic in sustainable development strategies. The focal points of the programme in the 18 partner countries are essential to ensure synergies and promote the implementation of the results in decision-making. EuropeAid is responsible for managing EUROCLIMA, which is implemented by ECLAC (socio-economic), the JRC (biophysical) and the Technical Assistance.
This Newsletter puts special emphasis on Water Resources. Addressing the relationship between water and climate change demand a comprehensive view of not only the effects of one over the other, but also on the political action regarding the integrated management of water resources within a framework of equity and sustainable development.
The Newsletter presents information regarding the current status of water resources management in Latin America and other regions of the world, as well as projects promoted by regional and coperation organisations to integrate political processes planning in water management in relation to issues such as food security, watershed management, among others.
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Newsletter # 2: Water and Climate Change in Latin America Spanish, English
This EUROCLIMA Newsletter is the first one the programme offers to those interested in the broad topic of Climate Change in Latin America, particularly in relation to the European Union's development cooperation and external assistance policies. This first issue aims to present the objectives of the Newsletter, and encourage users to send us their suggestions for the following issues. For this reason, this number is shorter that the future issues, and serves to raise awareness about the Newsletter and promote its use and especially to encourage readers to send their contributions to the Newsletter.
Each issue will be focused on one topic, without leaving aside other important topics. These important topics will be featured in all issues, and for which we appreciate your contributions and suggestions.
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Newsletter # 1: Science and Policy, jointly fighting Climate Change Spanish