Latin America and the Caribbean

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean:

Projects
70
Resources
92
Stories
118
Resource
12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for the agricultural sector This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to the agricultural sector. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
Resource
12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for ecosystems This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to ecosystems. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
Feature
10th October 2012
Updated version of climate planning users' guide launches this week The updated website www.climateplanning.org assists decision makers in determining which tools are most appropriate to their work and local circumstances.
Resource
26th September 2012
INSIDE STORY: Direct access to the Adaptation Fund: Lessons from accrediting NIEs in Jamaica and Senegal Jamaica and Senegal were among the first countries to accredit National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to give them direct access to the international Adaptation Fund. This case study assesses their experience and lessons for others.
Feature
25th September 2012
Recognising the human element in extreme climate events Steven Price reports from the IPCC SREX meeting in Brazil on why we need to change our mindset about how best to manage “natural” disasters
Feature
23rd September 2012
Moving Renewable Energy Forward in Nicaragua In addition to identifying barriers, the workshop in Nicaragua highlighted past successes in the country in order to gain insight on renewable energy ‘enablers,’ or frameworks, policies and measures that facilitate renewable energy development.
News
22nd September 2012
Worldwatch and INCAE Host Renewable Energy Working Group in Costa Rica Central American governments have been vocal about their support for renewables by setting ambitious targets pertaining to all end user sectors. However, the effective administration and governance of related policies remains a significant barrier.
Resource
18th September 2012
INSIDE STORY: Ecuador's Socio Bosque Programme Ecuador’s Socio Bosque Programme has made strides in conserving forest and delivering vital economic benefits to communities and households, via its system of private conservation agreements. What can this teach us about climate compatible development?
Resource
17th September 2012
INSIDE STORY: Seizing the sunshine - Barbados' thriving solar water heater industry Barbados has saved millions of dollars in imported fossil fuel costs and millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, thanks to its embrace of solar water heating technology. This CDKN ‘Inside story on climate compatible development’ explores how it has happened.
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Project : Climate resilience and food security in Central America

Understanding food system climate resilience and developing practical indicators for communities, development practitioners and policy-makers.

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Project : Growing up in adversity - Resilience in families affected by the winter

This project investigates the coping strategies developed by the families in rural areas in the Department of Atlántico, Colombia, which were affected by the hard winter, or rainy season, that hit Colombia in the last year.

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Completed
Project : Global Islands' Vulnerability Research, Adaptation, Policy and Development (GIVRAPD)

The Global Islands’ Vulnerability Research, Adaptation, Policy and Development (GIVRAPD) project will integrate scientific and local knowledge from four comparative ‘learning study’ sites in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean by using a common, community-based vulnerability assessment (CBVA) framework.