Vital climate change graphics for Latin America and the Caribbean
Special edition for the COP 16/CMP 6, Mexico:
This document aims to show, in a clear and articulate way, through charts, maps and detailed analyses, the status of climate change and its implications for Latin America and the Caribbean, including the effects on ecosystem services, human health and the region's vulnerability to extreme events. In addition to contributing to the study and debate on the phenomenon of global climate change and its effects on the region, it also provides a reference source for decision makers in both the public and private spheres.
The document outlines the status of the climate change phenomenon in the region, focusing on its effects and its causes. It describes the ways in which climate change manifests itself, drawing on historical analysis of variables such as temperature, precipitation and sea levels. Lastly, it provides an analysis of global and regional greenhouse gas emissions and identifies possible options in the region for mitigating the impact of climate change.
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