Intercambio Climático | A unique initiative which aims to generate answers from Latin America on the global problem of climate change.

The benefits of a hybrid

Compared to 2013, the world in 1990 was a simpler place to design a global climate change regime. Countries were either part of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) or not. This divide was reflected in the two primary groups of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Annex 1 for developed countries and Non-Annex 1 for developing countries. These annexes reflect the different types of commitments for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by developed countries and how they are meant to support developing countries to act.

May 24, 2013 | More on International Climate Negotiations | COP15, COP21, Kyoto, UNFCCC | Comment

Promoting Human Rights in the debate on Climate-Induced Migration

Jesús Marcos Gamero Rus

In spite of the increasing importance of climate and environmental factors when triggering human displacements, it is necessary to emphasize their interaction with other social, economic and political factors so we can better understand migratory movements today.

May 15, 2013 | More on Adaptation, Migration, Vulnerability | Bolivia, Cochabamba | Comment

A New “Why” for Climate Action

Monica Araya

The world needs a new “why” for climate action. Unless the public embraces a vision for climate action that is consistent with their notions of prosperity, politicians will not challenge the status quo inside their governments and political parties. Latin American countries need a new “why” for climate action; and nowhere is this potential for reframing political storytelling on climate action greater than in middle-income developing countries. The public is worried about climate change. But is it asking politicians to commit to bold climate action at home? Not yet.

A Few Thoughts On Earth Day

Ricardo Lagos Escobar

April 22, 2013 | More on Climate Justice & Equity, International Climate Negotiations | Chile, Emissions, Per Capita Emissions, UNFCCC | Comment

Platform publishes new policy brief on how to strengthen public policies on agriculture, livestock and forests in Latin America

Admin

The impacts of climate change in Latin America are increasingly alarming and greatly affect the agricultural, livestock and forestry sectors. This leads to a situation of economic, social, environmental and political vulnerability in the region; while putting at risk human and food security and the basic conditions necessary to reduce poverty.

April 11, 2013 | More on Key Posts, Public Climate Change Policies, REDD+ | Bolivia, CDKN, Colombia, Peru | Comment

Beyond the Climate Impasse: How the Major Economies Forum Can Lead the Way

Timmons Roberts

During George W. Bush’s administration, the government was under pressure to act on climate change, but saw the U.N. as a dead end for negotiations. Instead of the cumbersome talks with almost 200 countries at the table, the Bush administration favored “minilateral” or “plurilateral” solutions with small groups of countries.

April 11, 2013 | More on International Climate Negotiations | Brazil, China, Mexico, USA | Comment

Identifying the best routes to climate compatible development

Mónica Andrade

More than 30 representatives from countries across Africa, LAC and Asia met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to share experiences and promote collaboration related to climate compatible development (CCD) strategies and plans. The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) convened the gathering of government representatives, NGOs, multilateral organisations and donors.

April 10, 2013 | More on Adaptation, Mitigation, Public Climate Change Policies | CDKN, Colombia | Comment

Death of Hugo Chávez gives Venezuela a choice on climate change

Guy Edwards

By Guy Edwards and Susanna Mage

Regardless of one’s position on el Comandante Hugo Chávez, the death of the Venezuelan president opens the door for a policy debate on a critical issue for Venezuela and the world’s security: climate change. As the 2015 deadline to create a new global treaty on climate change approaches, the question for the oil-rich country looms: will Venezuela be a key architect of an ambitious and equitable deal, or will it sabotage progress?

Peru and Venezuela compete to host COP20 in 2014

Guy Edwards

Next year a Latin American and the Caribbean country will host the annual UN climate change negotiations or ‘COP20’ of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Rumours are circulating that Peru and Venezuela are interested in hosting COP20. As the 2015 deadline to create a new global climate change treaty looms closer, Peru appears to be the stronger candidate.

February 13, 2013 | More on International Climate Negotiations, Key Posts | AILAC, Cartagena-Dialogue, COP15, COP16, COP17, COP18, COP20, Mexico, Peru, UNFCCC, Venezuela | Comment

The Politics of Climate Change in Latin America: Leaders and Laggards

Guy Edwards

Yesterday, I spoke at an Anglo-Ecuadorian Society event at the Casa Ecuatoriana in London on Latin America and climate change. Latin America is a key battleground and laboratory for confronting climate change and decisions taken in Latin American capitals and by their negotiators at the UN climate change talks could have major implications for the UN climate regime and the region’s development options this century. Here are a few extracts from the talk.

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