The Good Practice Database presents various examples of good practices worldwide which demonstrate how climate policies and actions are being effectively designed and implemented across a range of national contexts. This analysis is a joint initiative of the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement, the UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building Programme and the NDC Support Cluster.
Acting on Climate Vulnerability: Lessons and Best Practices from Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador,
Latin America and Caribbean
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador with a population of 2.7 million and an area of 143 square miles. Quito is particularly vulnerable to climate change and since 2009 has been pioneering programs to mitigate the effects of climate change …
Catalyzing Enterprises in Peru
Peru,
Latin America and Caribbean
Peru is a rapidly developing economy with a nationally developed plan called Peru’s Planning for Climate Change (PLCC). Its industries rely heavily on natural resources and require high amounts of energy for steel manufacturing, component …
Seizing the Sunshine: Barbados’ thriving solar water heater industry
Barbados,
Latin America and Caribbean
Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean. Before 1970 Barbados relied on oil imports for 95% of all its energy needs including space and water heating. As oil prices rose 300% in the 70’s, Barbados sought to diversify its energy …
Strengthening Climate Resilience: The Case of Grenada
Grenada,
Latin America and Caribbean
Grenada is an island nation with a land area of approximately 350 km2 and a population of approximately 100,000 people. Grenada is highly vulnerable to climate change and has relatively low financial or technical capacity to prevent it. It …
Analyzing vulnerability: a multi-dimensional approach from Colombia’s Upper Cauca River Basin
Colombia,
Latin America and Caribbean
Agriculture accounts for 10-14% of Colombia’s gross domestic product and nearly 20% of their employment. Top commodities include bananas, sugar, and green coffee. Of their agricultural products, 25 of the most important crops and 83% of …
CBA Guatemala: Adapting to Climate Change through the Application of Green Forest Borders
Guatemala,
Latin America and Caribbean
Indigenous people are often the most affected by climate change due to their reliance on the land and traditional way of life. In the Northwest of Guatemala, the Mayan Mam are an indigenous group who suffer as climate variability affects …
Private conservation agreements support climate action: Ecuador’s Socio Bosque programme
Ecuador,
Latin America and Caribbean
Ecuador is a developing nation with a large agricultural sector. The agricultural sector continues to contribute to Ecuador’s economic growth but also leads to deforestation. While climate change is of great concern to the country …
CBA Guatemala Tree Nursery Activities for Reforestation in the Taltimiche Plains (APRODIC)
Guatemala,
Latin America and Caribbean
The village Taltimiche is located in the San Marcos Guatemalan Highlands. Recent years have seen an increase of the violent storm events that cause floods, mudslides, and erosion. In 2005 Hurricane Stan destroyed most of the community’s …
Climate compatible development at the regional level in Mexico: The Yucatan Peninsula Accord
Mexico,
Latin America and Caribbean
The Yucatan Peninsula has a diverse set of political goals that include the protection of indigenous people, the tourism industry, fossil fuel development, and forest management. Three states including: Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo …
Implementing National Climate Policies Through Subnational Climate Action in Chile
Chile,
Latin America and Caribbean
Over the past years Chile introduced two innovative solutions to coordinate subnational action to adapt to climate change: Regional Committees on Climate Change (CORECCs for their acronym in Spanish) and regional GHG inventories. The …