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Climate Action - Assisting business towards carbon neutrality

Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean

samericaThe small islands of the Caribbean have, over the past decade, experienced extensive social, economic and environmental impacts of intensive storms and hurricanes, in part attributable to climate change. This pattern is also reflected in many parts of South America, yet the region's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, the key driver in human climate change, is far less than parts of the developed world. Specific regions continue to look at ways to mitigate the consequences of climate change on its people and land.

Mitigating climate change: the Brazilian perspective

Thelma KrugThelma Krug, Secretary of Climate Change and Environmental Quality, Brazilian Ministry of the Environment discusses Brazil's efforts to prevent climate change. Read More >>

Progress in climate change adaptation in the Caribbean community

Sea and palm treesDonna McRae Smith reviews the progress the Caribbean community is making to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. Read More >>

Balancing development, energy and climate priorities: Brazil

This UNEP Risoe report gives an analysis of Brazilian energy, development and climate change issues. Read More >>

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Climate change policies

Country by country details on national climate change policies and measures.

Status of Kyoto ratification

Country by country details of Kyoto status and reports sent to the UNFCCC.